Attendance Officer

Vale of York Academy; Shipton by Beningbrough; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 26 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site parking

Resumo da oferta

Vale of York Academy is seeking a permanent Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach to work 37 hours per week, term time only. You will monitor attendance, remove barriers to learning, and engage families to support students’ progress.

You’ll combine data awareness with direct family engagement, collaborating with staff and external agencies to ensure every child can thrive, while safeguarding the welfare of pupils.

Qualificações

• Experience in a school environment.
• Experience with attendance systems such as SIMS is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Calm and empathetic approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.
• Strong organisational ability.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor attendance and conduct home visits.
• Develop targeted support strategies to improve attendance.
• Build relationships with families, students, school staff and external agencies.
• Promote a culture where attendance matters.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Ferramentas

SIMS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach Worker at Vale of York Academy

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/VYA/30073

Location: Rawcliffe Drive, Clifton Without, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6ZS

Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £23,728.00 - £25,710.00 Annually (Actual)

Salary shown above is pro rata, based on a Full Time Equivalent of £27,709 to £30,023 (Grade F, Scale Points 08-13)

Hours Per Week: 37

Weeks Per Year: 39

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 18th Oct, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Driving Licence Required: Yes

Interview Date(s): Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date

About this Role

We are looking to appoint a permanent Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach Worker for 37 hours per week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Vale of York Academy.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach to help improve student attendance, remove barriers to learning, and build strong relationships with families.

This is a rewarding role where you'll combine data analysis with hands-on family engagement, working closely with students, parents, school staff, and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. From monitoring attendance and conducting home visits to developing targeted support strategies, you'll play a key role in promoting a culture where attendance matters.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a calm and empathetic approach, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people. Experience in a school environment and working with attendance systems such as SIMS is desirable.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Assistant Vice Principal

Travel Required: Yes

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.