Attendance Support Officer

Company: Wood Green School
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Location: Witney
Job Description:

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX

Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk

Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk

Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt

Attendance Support Officer

Permanent

Grade 6

Term time + 5 INSET Days (39 Weeks)

Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.

Key responsibilities

  • Support daily absence checks.
  • Contact parents regarding unexplained absences.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records.
  • Assist with attendance administration.
  • Work closely with the Attendance Officer and Student Services Team Lead to ensure absence procedures run smoothly.

Essential qualifications

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and confident telephone manner.
  • Good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working in a school environment or with attendance systems is advantageous.

Pay & Hours

Pay scale: Grade 6 point 8 Actual salary: £23,027.37

Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday – Friday), Term time + 5 INSET Days (39 weeks)

Closing date

The closing date is 12pm on Friday 10th July 2026

Employment Conditions

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

Equal Opportunity

Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026