Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Sheffield is seeking a committed individual to improve student attendance and enhance educational opportunities. You will lead staff and collaborate with families to tackle attendance barriers. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and experience working with children and families. This role is pivotal in supporting students' success and comes with significant responsibilities.

Benefits

Fantastic opportunity

Impact on students' lives

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with children and families and with other agencies, preferably within an education welfare setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance officers to engage students and parents/carers.
• Work with the Outwood central attendance team to support families.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement attendance strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

"New leaders have begun to transform the culture of the school" (Ofsted Nov 2024). Outwood Academy City, Sheffield, opened in 2011 and joined Outwood Grange Academies Trust in 2014. The school has undergone a significant transformation for its 1200 students, with an innovative curriculum and a personalised approach to learning to help young people realise their vocational, practical, creative and academic abilities. Pupils learn an ambitious curriculum that the school has carefully sequenced" (Ofsted Nov 2024). Our students are at the heart of everything we do, alongside high-quality pastoral care to ensure pupils are safe and well cared for. We invite you to explore joining our team as part of our journey toward excellence. #WeAreCity

We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to work as part of a dedicated team of inclusion staff, alongside the Vice Principal of Deep Support. The ideal candidate will support children whose education is at risk and help families improve access to learning. We serve a diverse and sometimes challenging community, but one with immense potential, and we need someone with integrity, innovation and drive to work with and support families to maximise educational opportunities.

"Pupils who attend the school regularly, achieve well" (Ofsted report Nov 24).

Will you join us in making sure more students attend and realise the value of an outstanding education? This is a key role and an integral part of the academy’s journey towards excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead two attendance officers and an attendance assistant to engage students and their parents/carers where attendance is a barrier to learning.
• Work with the Outwood central attendance team and the academy to support families in understanding and valuing a top-class education.
• Collaborate with school staff to implement attendance strategies and track progress.

Qualifications and Experience

• Self-motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with children and families and with other agencies, preferably within an education welfare setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

What we offer

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual who can make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The role focuses on improving attendance and enhancing life chances at Outwood Academy City.

How to apply

Please complete the online application on our website under Vacancies. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Monday 20 October 25 at noon. Interview date: Wednesday 22 October 25.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.