Attendance Officer - 24 hour

Teaching Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

25 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in England is seeking a candidate who can communicate effectively with diverse audiences and manage time and organisation with professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is essential, as is building relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Desirable experience includes working in a school setting or attendance-related role, familiarity with CMIS or SIMS, and a satisfactory DBS check.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in ICT, Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Resilient under pressure and professional in difficult situations.
• Ability to build relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role desirable.
• Satisfactory DBS check required.
• Driving is required.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Excel

DBS check

Relationship building

Driving

CMIS/SIMS

Tools

CMIS

SIMS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, and possess excellent time management and organisation skills. Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, is essential. Required attributes include resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict, while remaining professional at all times.

The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents, is crucial. Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role is desirable, as is using CMIS or SIMS software. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

Driving is required as part of this role.

What the school offers its staff

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part‑time staff is calculated on a pro‑rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.