School Attendance Officer

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure Pay & Pension

CPD opportunities

Flexible family policies

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust’s Outwood Academy Hindley is seeking an Attendance Officer to drive whole-school attendance strategies, engage with students and parents, and manage the academy’s registration and attendance MIS to reduce persistent absence.

The role is 37 hours per week, term-time only plus 10 days, with a salary of £23,914.61–£25,859.03 actual. A safeguarding DBS check is mandatory and we offer CPD, pension, and staff wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with diverse audiences, both verbal and written.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Experience with CMIS or SIMS is desirable; DBS check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive whole-school attendance strategies and support to reduce persistent absence.
• Manage daily Late Gate patrol and attendance Registration/MIS.
• Collaborate with students and parents to discuss attendance barriers and provide appropriate support.
• Prepare and present attendance data for monitoring and reporting; process referrals for penalties.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Conflict handling

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

CMIS/SIMS

Job description

Job Description

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.

Role

Attendance Officer

Academy

Outwood Academy Hindley

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Salary (Actual Salary)

£23,914.61 - £25,859.03

Working Pattern

37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only, plus 10 days

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].

Responsibilities

You will drive whole-school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence. This involves conducting the daily 'Late Gate' patrol and maintaining the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System, including operating the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence. A key function is direct engagement with students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge. You will also prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports, process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices, and publicise attendance information through various channels.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, and possess excellent time management and organisation skills. Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, is essential. Required attributes include resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict, while remaining professional at all times. The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents, is crucial. Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role is desirable, as is using CMIS or SIMS software. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental wellbeing strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.