EWO/ Attendance Manager

Outwood; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager to lead the attendance team and implement whole-school strategies to boost student attendance. The role requires legislative knowledge and strong people skills to engage families effectively, often in complex situations, ensuring learners have access to lessons.

The position is full-time (37 hours/week), term-time plus 15 days, with a salary of £30,946.22–£33,969.00 and is based at Outwood Academy Hindley.

Qualifications

• Experience leading attendance strategies and teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills for complex conversations with families.
• Ability to drive school-wide strategies to improve attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school attendance strategies.
• Improve student attendance and educational access across the academy.
• Engage with families in complex situations to support learning.

Skills

Attendance management

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

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].