EWO/ Attendance Manager

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Slapewath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

CPD opportunities

25 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outwood Academy Bydales is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager on maternity cover starting 01/12/2026. The role leads the attendance team to improve student access to learning, with a focus on policy application, safeguarding collaboration, and data reporting.

The post requires a Level 3 qualification and knowledge of attendance legislation, reporting, and handling complex family engagement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the legislative framework governing school attendances.
• Experience using education welfare, social work, or counselling approaches with parents and children.
• Strong record keeping and report writing ability.
• Resilience in difficult, conflict‑ridden situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and apply the academy's attendance policy.
• Identify students needing support and plan interventions.
• Conduct home visits and coordinate with safeguarding agencies.
• Prepare evidence for court, Penalty Notices, and reports for SLT.

Skills

Legislation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Description

Role: Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager

(Maternity Cover until 31 December 2027)

Academy: Outwood Academy Bydales

Start Date: 01/12/2026

Actual Salary: £30,800 - £33,235 (FTE £33,699 - £36,363)

Working Pattern: Full Time

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

Outwood Academy Bydales is an 11-16 school located in the beautiful coastal village of Marske-by-the-Sea, close to the North York Moors National Park and with spectacular views of the coastline. We are extremely proud of our tradition of serving the families of the community of Marske and surrounding areas. Our recent Ofsted Inspection recognised the many strengths of the school as we secured judgements of Good across all areas. The report was extremely positive and had many highlights, including that we are 'an ambitious school with high standards', that 'Staff care deeply for pupils', that 'Pupils are happy and demonstrate industrious attitudes to learning' and that 'Pupils experience great success’.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Steve Clayton, Assistant Principal at [e-mail]

Responsibilities

You will lead the attendance team and apply the academy's attendance and punctuality policy. This involves identifying children in need of support due to absence, assessing need, planning, and implementing effective interventions.

Core duties include conducting home visits and coordinating joint working with safeguarding agencies. You will manage the legal framework by identifying cases for referral for court proceedings or Penalty Notices, preparing comprehensive evidence, and acting as a witness if required. You are also responsible for preparing and analysing regular data reports for senior leadership and leading regular attendance panels/fast‑track meetings.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or an equivalent related professional qualification. Essential experience includes using an education welfare, social work, or counselling approach to work with parents and children, alongside a strong background in record keeping and report writing.

Crucially, the post holder must possess knowledge of the legislative framework that governs school attendances and the ability to undertake assessments and write reports to a high standard. Resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult, conflict‑ridden situations are also essential.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work‑life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff. (Holiday for part‑time staff is calculated on a pro‑rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.