Attendance & Punctuality Champion

E-act The Oldham Academy North; Broadway; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)

Life cover at three times pensionable

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional Growth & CPD

Job summary

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the academy. You will work with students, families, staff and external agencies to implement attendance procedures and support every student to reach their potential.

The role involves maintaining records, analysing attendance data, following up absences and contributing to safeguarding and home visit activities where appropriate, within a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with experience using school information systems.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).

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

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Education

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

Tools

School information systems

Job description

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the academy. You will work with students, families, staff and external agencies to implement attendance procedures and support every student to reach their potential.

The role involves maintaining records, analysing attendance data, following up absences and contributing to safeguarding and home visit activities where appropriate, within a busy school environment.