School Regional Attendance Officer

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Doncaster, Barnsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Doncaster is seeking an Attendance Officer to support attendance strategies across multiple academies. The role requires safeguarding aligned with school policy and effective engagement with students and parents.

Responsibilities include home visits, late gate patrols, and administrative duties, contributing to reduced persistent absence and improved attendance figures. Start date is as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Must be suitably qualified and experienced Attendance Officer.
• Role includes safeguarding compliance and liaison with agencies.
• Duties include home visits, late gate patrols and admin support.

Responsibilities

• Manage whole-school attendance strategies and targets.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team and external agencies.
• Support safeguarding procedures and compliance.

Job description

Role: Attendance Officer

Academy: To work across Adwick, Danum, Carlton, Shafton and Hemsworth

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary (Actual Salary): £23,389 - £24,475

Working Pattern: 37 hours Monday - Friday TT 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:

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the heart of the Woodlands community, just a stone's throw from Doncaster, we are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.

But what truly sets us apart is our incredible team. The staff at Outwood Academy Adwick are dedicated, passionate individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students. They are motivated by a shared belief in the transformative power of education and a deep-rooted commitment to our community. We value collaboration, innovation, and a growth mindset, constantly striving to improve our practice and provide the very best learning experience for every child.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Attendance Officer, who can work in a fast-paced environment, providing strategic, operational and administrative support to promote whole school attendance strategies, improve attendance levels and reduce persistent absence in line with Academy targets. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in ensuring school compliance with Safeguarding procedures and requirements. You will also be a key liaison point between a range of agencies and the academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual, you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the safeguarding of our students and enhance the life chances of our students.

The successful candidate will possess emotional resilience and the ability to communicate effectively with visitors, staff and students and will be welcoming to all, whilst operating in line with our safeguarding procedures.