Attendance Officer - Data-Driven Support for Success

E-ACT; Oldham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Oldham Academy North in Oldham is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the academy. You will maintain accurate records, analyse attendance data, follow up on absences, and support interventions that remove barriers to regular attendance.

You will build positive relationships with students and parents, contribute to home visits where appropriate, and support safeguarding responsibilities while liaising with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience of attendance management within a school environment.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with experience using school information systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate attendance and punctuality records, ensuring data is complete and up to date.
• Manage first-day absence procedures and follow up on unexplained or unauthorised absences.
• Produce and analyse attendance reports to support academy improvement and intervention strategies.
• Work closely with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies to promote positive attendance.
• Support attendance initiatives, home visits and safeguarding procedures in line with academy policies.

Skills

Attendance management

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritisation

Discretion

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

The Oldham Academy North in Oldham is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the academy. You will maintain accurate records, analyse attendance data, follow up on absences, and support interventions that remove barriers to regular attendance.

You will build positive relationships with students and parents, contribute to home visits where appropriate, and support safeguarding responsibilities while liaising with families and external agencies.