EWO/ Attendance Manager

Outwood; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Hemsworth, an 11-18 academy in Hemsworth, West Yorkshire, is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to significantly improve student attendance and educational access.

This senior role requires legislative expertise, outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage families constructively, often in complex situations, to prioritise learning for all students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to improve student attendance and access to learning.

Job description

Role: Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager

Academy: Outwood Academy Hemsworth

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £30,800.43 - £33,723.45

Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you a proactive leader ready to strategically influence student outcomes through maximising 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 proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hemsworth, an 11-18 Academy in the Historic Market Town of Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. We have a relentless focus on learning, underpinned by a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich every student.
As part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we provide the very best, holistic education within a safe and secure community. We recently completed a multi-million pound development, including a new 17-classroom teaching block, and are proud to hold Gold Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health.
We actively work to reduce staff workload, allowing more time to focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, this is the place for you.
If you share our passion for making a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

• To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet,

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