An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our attendance provision here at Airedale Academy.
You will:
1. Promote excellent levels of attendance across the Academy.
2. Provide a high-level administrative service to support the school’s attendance strategy.
3. Support and challenge both pupils and their families to improve their attendance.
4. Contribute the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of pupils who attend the academy.
5. Have overall responsibility for the input of pupil absence/attendance data and ensure it’s accuracy and relevance.
You will be/have:
6. A confident and effective communicator.
7. Experience of working with families with complex needs.
8. Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
9. Proven organisational, time management and problem solving skills.
10. The ability to deal with emotion packed situations in a calm and professional manner.
11. Ability to relate well to children and adults.
12. Flexible and adaptable with a ‘can do’ attitude.
As part of our team at Airedale Academy, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).
Airedale Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Airedale Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Andy Percival, Headteacher at the school address or via email to
Airedale Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with a sixth form in West Yorkshire, serving students from the ages of 11 to 18. The secondary school, situated in Airedale, Castleford has students on record. It is part of Castleford Trust.
Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.
At Castleford Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to ensuring every child reaches their full potential and that no child is left behind. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life chances of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development.