School Regional Attendance Officer

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

Job summary

Outwood Academy Adwick in the Doncaster area is seeking an Attendance Officer to drive whole-school attendance strategies. You will conduct home visits, patrol late gates and deliver essential admin support to promote high attendance across Adwick, Danum, Carlton, Shafton and Hemsworth.

You will work closely with students, parents and partner agencies to remove barriers to attendance and safeguard pupils, contributing to a culture of excellence within the academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing school attendance strategies.
• Ability to conduct home visits and late gate patrols.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff to address attendance barriers.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Experience liaising with external agencies and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement whole-school attendance strategies to improve attendance levels.
• Promote positive attitudes to attendance and reduce persistent absence.
• Conduct home visits and late gate patrols as part of daily duties.
• Provide administrative support to the attendance team and SLT.
• Liaise with senior leaders and external agencies to safeguard students.

Skills

Attendance management

Communication

Safeguarding

Agency liaison

Administrative skills

Resilience

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.

• To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet,

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.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact [e-mail]