Attendance Officer: Proactive, Data-Driven Support

Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme or LGPS

SmartTech technology scheme

Discounts via Place Plus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

GP access via online service

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. You will lead attendance processes, monitor patterns, and coordinate early interventions to support pupils at risk of absence.

The role requires strong organisation, the ability to work with families and external agencies, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes through high attendance and inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with pupils, families and external agencies.
• Organised, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance processes across the Academy and monitor attendance data.
• Coordinate early interventions to reduce absence and improve engagement.
• Work with Education Welfare Officer and families to promote pupil wellbeing and attendance.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Strong communication

Organised & proactive

Relationship building

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. You will lead attendance processes, monitor patterns, and coordinate early interventions to support pupils at risk of absence.

The role requires strong organisation, the ability to work with families and external agencies, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes through high attendance and inclusion.