Description Outwood Freeston Academy School Attendance Officer 37 hours per week, plus 10 additional days, Term Time only Salary: Grade 5, SCP 9-11 Actual salary: £23,966 - £25,340 We have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join a supportive and motivated team and you must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘students first’. We are seeking a focused, organised and passionate individual who will play a key role in the ongoing health and welfare of students. To be successful in this rewarding role, you will need to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work and ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative and work within existing teams are essential. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. The purpose of this post is to provide operational and administrative support to promote whole school attendance strategies to fulfil our responsibility in the improvement of attendance across our academy. Owing to the nature of the role, an ability to relate to the academy’s students and their parents/carers in a positive and proactive way is crucial. Strong IT skills and practical experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, are essential for this role. Experience within a school attendance role is advantageous. The successful candidate needs to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work to ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on one’s own initiative, as well as part of a team is essential. Some of your key responsibilities will include: Monitor daily attendance records and identify students with irregular attendance or persistent absence Analyse attendance data to identify trends, patterns and at-risk student groups Generate regular reports for School leadership and other relevant staff Make daily phone calls or send text messages to parents/carers to verify the reason for student absence Undertake home visits to address concerns regarding student absence Undertaker ‘late gate’ on a morning to monitor late arrivals to the academy and identify appropriate interventions Be fully aware and comply with child protection and safeguarding procedures. Identify and report any concerns to the School Designated Safeguarding Lead Ensure the schools attendance policies and procedures are followed Home visits are required for this job role so you will require a current uk driving licence and use of your own vehicle. When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and or / evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria, you will not be selected for interview. Outwood 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. If you are interested or have any further questions regarding this role, we invite you to contact us at Outwood Academy Freeston, by emailing Lisa Habgood via l.habgood@freeston.outwood.com To view the full job description please click To view the person specification please click Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson Principal: Lisa Allott As an 11-16 academy and a proud member of the Outwood Family since 2018, we are committed to providing the very best education for every single child. Students are truly at the centre of all we do, and we strive to create a vibrant culture of success and a positive learning climate. Our goal is to promote the highest standards of academic achievement through inspiring teaching and a knowledge-rich curriculum. We want to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, values, and confidence they need to thrive in life. We firmly believe that learning should be both enjoyable and enriching, and we're always innovating to personalise the learning experience for every student. We're honoured to have received several accolades, including being recognised as an IQM Centre of Excellence and Flagship Status, which underscores our unwavering commitment to inclusion. We're also proud recipients of many awards, including the Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award, the Leading Parent Partnership Award and Careers Mark. Our latest OFSTED judgement was in May of this year and I am very proud to announce that this is the very first time ever in the academy’s history, irrespective of its name or which Trust it has been part of, that it has been judged ‘GOOD’ in all four areas. Our community finally has a ‘Good’ school, something it very much deserves. Your dedication will be instrumental in continuing our journey to be the very best we can be. We're excited to have you contribute to our shared vision! Our teams are the beating heart of our organisation. Not only do you get a competitive salary but also access to our reward and recognition centre, Outwood Plus. Developed in conjunction with our colleagues, Outwood Plus is packed full of discounts, designed to save you money on everyday purchases, and has a range of resources dedicated to improving the physical, mental and financial well-being for everyone in the family. No matter what role you play in improving the lives of our students, you get full access to this from day one of your employment. · Great discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers. · Excellent pension scheme to secure your future retirement. · 24/7 GP access to get you the help & support you need faster. · Practical and emotional support for personal, legal and financial issues. · Paid leave for those important moments in life that really matter. · Access to workouts, recipes, money tools and much more! 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.