Attendance Welfare Officer

White Rose Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Leeds is seeking a proactive individual to lead attendance initiatives across a Key Stage. The role focuses on encouraging high attendance, addressing absences, and fostering relationships with students and families. Ideally suited for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who is passionate about improving student outcomes. The position plays a vital role in promoting a positive school culture and requires both teamwork and independent work.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for improving student outcomes and fostering a positive school culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for all aspects of attendance within Key Stage.
• Act as a role model for best practice in attendance procedures.
• Build strong relationships with students and families to encourage attendance.

Job description

Join our dedicated academy pastoral team and play a vital role in supporting student success through excellent attendance. We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to lead attendance across an assigned Key Stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for all aspects of attendance within your Key Stage, working closely with pastoral teams to implement robust systems that encourage high attendance and address persistent absence through legal and strategic interventions.
• Act as a role model for best practice in attendance procedures, supporting the day-to-day operations of the attendance team and ensuring students arrive on time, in correct uniform, and ready to learn.
• Build strong relationships with students and families, challenging poor attendance and working collaboratively with parents and carers to overcome barriers to learning.

What We’re Looking For:

• A committed professional with excellent communication and organisational>
• Someone passionate about improving student outcomes and fostering a positive school culture.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.