EWO/ Attendance Manager

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust at Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team, shape whole-school attendance strategies and relentlessly pursue improved pupil engagement and educational access for every learner.

The role requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to engage families and external agencies in complex situations to prioritise consistent attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading attendance strategies and senior attendance roles.
• Strong legislative knowledge related to safeguarding and attendance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage families constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school attendance strategies.
• Collaborate with families, staff and external agencies to improve access to learning.

Skills

Attendance management

Legislative knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Role: Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager

Academy: Outwood Academy Hindley

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £30,946.22 - £33,969.00

Working Pattern: Full Time - 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only + 15 Days

Are you a proactive leader ready to strategically influence student outcomes through maximizing attendance? Join us as an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager, where you will lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to significantly improve student attendance and educational access. This senior position requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the capacity to engage families constructively, often in complex situations, to prioritize student access to learning.

Welcome from the Principal:

I am excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hindley, recently judged 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted.

The report recognised our outstanding 'culture of care' and welcoming environment. We place a strong emphasis on staff development, guaranteeing excellent CPD opportunities for those passionate about improving their practice.

Our exceptional team shares a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to transforming student lives. Similarly, our students are kind, well-mannered, and keen to succeed. Everything we do is guided by the core principles of the Outwood family: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.

If you share our passion for improving the life chances of young people, I am very keen to meet you and welcome you to our team.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Matthew Haughton (HR Assistant) at [e-mail].