School Attendance Officer

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield is hiring an Attendance Officer to drive attendance initiatives and reduce persistent absence. You will engage with students and parents, implement whole-school strategies, and collaborate with staff to safeguard student engagement.

The role combines operational duties such as conducting home visits and late gate patrols with essential administrative tasks to monitor progress and report on attendance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to liaise with families and monitor attendance.
• Perform late gate patrols and other operational duties to promote punctuality.
• Provide essential administrative support and data entry to track attendance trends and interventions.

Job description

Role: Attendance Officer

Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields

Start Date: 23/11/2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £23,390 - £24,476

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Plus 5 Days

Are you passionate about ensuring every student maximises their potential through consistent attendance? As an Attendance Officer, you will be crucial in implementing whole-school strategies designed to improve attendance levels and actively reduce persistent absence. This role blends operational duties, such as conducting home visits and late gate patrols, with essential administrative support, requiring resilient engagement with students and parents to address attendance barriers.

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!

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Holly Furness (HR Assistant) via [e-mail]