School Attendance Officer

Actual Salary: £23,914 - £25,017 (FTE £27,254-£28,142)

Welcome From The Principal

Outwood Academy Bydales is an 11-16 school located in the beautiful coastal village of Marske-by-the-Sea, close to the North York Moors National Park and with spectacular views of the coastline. We are extremely proud of our tradition of serving the families of the community of Marske and surrounding areas. Our recent Ofsted Inspection recognised the many strengths of the school as we secured judgements of Good across all areas. The report was extremely positive and had many highlights, including that we are 'an ambitious school with high standards', that 'Staff care deeply for pupils', that 'Pupils are happy and demonstrate industrious attitudes to learning' and that 'Pupils experience great success'.

About The Role

Are you passionate about ensuring every student maximises their potential through consistent attendance? As an Attendance Officer, you will be crucial in implementing whole-school strategies designed to improve attendance levels and actively reduce persistent absence. This role blends operational duties—such as conducting home visits and late gate patrols—with essential administrative support, requiring resilient engagement with students and parents to address attendance barriers.

We are looking to appoint an energetic individual who 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 our Educational Welfare Officer.

Responsibilities

• Drive whole-school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence. This involves conducting the daily "Late Gate" patrol and maintaining the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System, including operating the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence.
• Engage students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge.
• Prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports, process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices, and publicise attendance information through various channels.
• Daily home visits are required; a full UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, with diverse audiences.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in standard ICT packages, Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role preferable.
• Experience using CMIS or SIMS software desirable.
• A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.
• Resilience and ability to work in difficult situations, including conflict, while remaining professional.

Benefits

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits with no qualifying period, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays for non-term time staff (holiday for part-time staff calculated on a pro‑ra‑ta basis).
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

About Us

Outwood Grange Academies Trust places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education.

We are 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 have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Steve Clayton, Assistant Principal at s.clayton@bydales.outwood.com.

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