Overview
School Attendance Officer role at Outwood Grange Academies Trust.
Actual salary: £23,966 - £25,340.
Organisation
Outwood Freeston Academy
Responsibilities
* 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
* Undertake “late gate” monitoring in the morning to identify appropriate interventions
* Be fully aware of 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
* Note: Home visits are required; you will require a current UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Requirements & Skills
* Strong IT skills with practical experience of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
* Experience within a school attendance role is advantageous
* Excellent communication skills; ability to remain calm in a busy environment while maintaining confidentiality
* Organised, able to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines; able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to relate to students and parents/carers in a positive and proactive way
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
* Be aware of safeguarding procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Ensure attendance policies and procedures are followed
When completing your application, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. All essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates 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 Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Benefits & Additional Info
We offer a competitive salary and access to the Outwood Plus reward and recognition centre, which provides discounts and wellbeing resources from day one.
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