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Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme or LGPS

SmartTech technology scheme

Discounts via Place Plus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

GP access via online service

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking a proactive Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. You will lead attendance processes, monitor patterns, and coordinate early interventions to support pupils at risk of absence.

The role requires strong organisation, the ability to work with families and external agencies, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes through high attendance and inclusion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with pupils, families and external agencies.
• Organised, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance processes across the Academy and monitor attendance data.
• Coordinate early interventions to reduce absence and improve engagement.
• Work with Education Welfare Officer and families to promote pupil wellbeing and attendance.

Skills

GCSE English & Maths (C or above)

Strong communication

Organised & proactive

Relationship building

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (C or above)

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Attendance Officer

location_on Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Rd, Ossett WF5 0DG 07/12/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Band D, £22,401 to £22,757 per annum (actual salary) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time + 2 Inset Days, To Start as Soon as Possible Job category/type School, School Support, Term time Date posted 11/11/2026 Job reference 247449 Attachments Attendance Officer Job Description.pdf

Job description

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking to appoint a proactive, highly organised and motivated Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting young people and improving educational outcomes through high levels of attendance, engagement and inclusion.

The successful candidate will lead on attendance processes across the Academy, ensuring timely and effective support for pupils whose attendance gives cause for concern. Through proactive monitoring, early intervention, and collaborative working, they will help reduce absences, improve engagement, and foster a culture in which every pupil is supported to attend, achieve, and thrive.

A key responsibility of the role will be monitoring attendance patterns, identifying pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinating targeted support to improve attendance outcomes. Working closely with the Education Welfare Officer, families, and other external agencies, the postholder will implement effective interventions that encourage sustained participation in education and promote pupil wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will maintain accurate attendance records, analyse attendance data, and conduct home visits where appropriate. They will make a meaningful contribution to raising attendance, reducing absence and improving outcomes across the Academy.

The working pattern for the role is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Qualified to GCSE Grace C lor above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experienced in working with vulnerable and disengaged young people in an educational setting.
• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, pupils, families, and external agencies.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Academy and with partner organisations.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail] .

Closing Date: Monday 07 December 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 07 December 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.