Attendance & Welfare Officer — Term-Time

Outwood; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Outwood Academy Acklam invites applications for an Attendance Officer to drive school-wide attendance strategies, maintain registration systems, and liaise with students and families to reduce absence. You will handle data, produce monitoring reports, and process referrals while supporting a positive attendance culture.

The role combines operational duties with essential admin, requiring resilience and strong communication. DBS checks are required, and driving is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Proficiency in ICT, MS Office and Excel.
• Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role desirable.
• Satisfactory DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Drive whole-school attendance strategies and monitor attendance data.
• Lead daily Late Gate patrol and manage attendance system.
• Engage with students and parents to discuss absence and provide support.
• Prepare attendance reports and referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices.
• Publicise attendance information through multiple channels.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

Excel

Resilience

Tools

CMIS

SIMS

Job description

Outwood Academy Acklam invites applications for an Attendance Officer to drive school-wide attendance strategies, maintain registration systems, and liaise with students and families to reduce absence. You will handle data, produce monitoring reports, and process referrals while supporting a positive attendance culture.

The role combines operational duties with essential admin, requiring resilience and strong communication. DBS checks are required, and driving is part of the role.