Attendance & Wellbeing Coordinator

Place Partnership - A Multi-Academy Trust; Ossett; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

SmartTech scheme

Place Plus discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Online GP/Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Cycle to Work

On-site parking

Job summary

Place Partnership and Ossett Academy are seeking an Attendance Officer to lead attendance processes, monitor patterns, and support pupils at risk of persistent absence to improve attendance and wellbeing.

The role is based at Ossett Academy with hours Monday to Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm and Friday 8.00am–3.30pm, term time plus 2 inset days. You will work with families, the Education Welfare Officer and external agencies to raise attendance and educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experienced in working with vulnerable and disengaged young people in an educational setting.
• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, pupils, families, and external agencies.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Academy and with partner organisations.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance processes across the Academy and monitor attendance patterns.
• Identify pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinate targeted support.
• Collaborate with families, the Education Welfare Officer and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and analyse data to support interventions.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Relationship building

Discretion

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

Place Partnership and Ossett Academy are seeking an Attendance Officer to lead attendance processes, monitor patterns, and support pupils at risk of persistent absence to improve attendance and wellbeing.

The role is based at Ossett Academy with hours Monday to Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm and Friday 8.00am–3.30pm, term time plus 2 inset days. You will work with families, the Education Welfare Officer and external agencies to raise attendance and educational outcomes.