School Attendance Officer

Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Academy City Fields in Wakefield seeks an Attendance Officer to lead school-wide attendance initiatives and improve pupil engagement. You will conduct home visits, run late gate patrols and provide admin support to attendance records, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.

We value resilience, strong communication with students and families, and a commitment to reducing persistent absence while supporting diverse communities at our Wakefield academy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits and late gate patrols.
• Provide administrative support for attendance records.
• Engage with students and families to remove attendance barriers.

Job description

Role: Attendance Officer

Academy: Outwood Academy City Fields

Start Date: January 2027

Salary (Actual Salary): £24,161 to £25,284

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!

• To view the Support Staff Recruitment Booklet,Click Here

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