School Administrator Role - Attendance Assistant

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield is seeking an Attendance Assistant to support daily attendance operations and registration systems. You will provide essential clerical and operational support to the Education Welfare Officer, ensuring accurate records and timely communications with families.

The role requires meticulous organisation and a proactive approach to reducing persistent absence, liaising with parents and staff to raise overall academy attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day registration systems and processes.
• Provide clerical and operational support to the Education Welfare Officer.
• Liaise with parents and staff to minimise persistent absence and raise attendance.

Job description

Role: Attendance Assistant

Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields

Start Date: 01/10/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £19,285 to £19,592

Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time plus 5 days

Are you meticulously organised and ready to be the backbone of our daily attendance operations? Join us as an Attendance Assistant, where you will manage the critical day-to-day registration systems and processes and provide essential clerical and operational support to the Education Welfare Officer. Your accuracy and communicative approach will be essential in liaising with parents and staff to minimise persistent absence and help raise academy attendance.

Welcome from the Principal:

Being part of Outwood Academy City Fields means bringing high-quality opportunities and experiences to our diverse, multicultural school in the heart of Wakefield.

We seek someone who can provide meaningful engagement and help all students, staff, and visitors thrive. Anyone taking on this role should be prepared to challenge themselves to meet the needs of our diverse community.

As Ofsted noted, our actions are directed and guided by putting ‘students first.’ Leaders set a strong example of high ambition, which is mirrored by all staff. We want the very best for our pupils in whatever walk of life they engage in.

We hope you can join us on our journey!

To view the Support Staff Recruitment Booklet, click here

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Ann Jarrett, Business Manager at [e-mail]