Strategic Education Attendance Lead

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust invites applications for an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager at Outwood Academy Hindley. The role leads the attendance team, shaping school-wide strategies to improve attendance and educational access.

A Level 3 qualification and background in education welfare, social work, or counselling are essential, alongside strong record-keeping and reporting skills. Applicants should be prepared to work within a supportive framework, with a focus on safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Experience using education welfare, social work, or counselling approaches with parents and children.
• Strong background in record keeping and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to improve student attendance.
• Engage with families constructively, including in complex situations, to safeguard learning access.
• Assist with assessments and reporting on attendance for Ofsted‑inspected environments.

Skills

Attendance management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Outwood Grange Academies Trust invites applications for an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager at Outwood Academy Hindley. The role leads the attendance team, shaping school-wide strategies to improve attendance and educational access.

A Level 3 qualification and background in education welfare, social work, or counselling are essential, alongside strong record-keeping and reporting skills. Applicants should be prepared to work within a supportive framework, with a focus on safeguarding