Temporary Attendance Officer

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days Temporary position until 31 August 2025 About the Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school with EXCEPTIONAL leadership. The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students. About the Role: As an Attendance Officer you will be responsible for the operational and administrative support to promote whole school attendance strategies in order to improve attendance levels and reduce persistent absence, in line with academy targets under the supervision of the Attendance Manager/Education Welfare Officer. In this role you will be expected to hold meetings with students regarding attendance and mentor them to engage with their education, as well as work with families and other external organisations to support the child. The ideal candidate will be solution focused and have excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage our students and families. Home visits are required for this job role so you will require a current UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle.

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For further details on this role, or to arrange a visit/phone call with the academy, please contact George Edwards on: g.edwards@outwood.com For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: 8.00am on 4 November 2024. Interview date: 8 November 2024. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 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.

The ideal candidate will be solution focused and have excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage our students and families. Home visits are required for this job role so you will require a current UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle.

Outwood Academy Acklam, the first Outwood school in Teesside, has an enrollment of almost 1200 students each academic year. In its most recent assessment, it was recognized as a GOOD school with EXCEPTIONAL leadership. The academy is a vibrant and diverse 11-16 academy. Our exceptional academic and pastoral teams are here to provide you with the necessary tools to make a significant and lasting impact on students. The academy offers effective care and support for students, particularly those with special needs, and with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, it provides the perfect environment for anyone dedicated to empowering their students.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days