About This Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking for a strong professional to join our experienced and incredibly supportive Attendance Team. The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusivity and can instil in our pupils an appreciation for attending and engaging to achieve, no matter what the setting.
The role suits an enthusiastic professional who will play a key part in our Behaviour and Culture teams, effectively supporting the Senior Leader to oversee a year group of students, support our whole safeguarding and attendance agenda, and foster a positive attitude to learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for first‑day calling, with a particular focus on disadvantaged and vulnerable learners.
- Work alongside the Senior Leader on all matters relating to student attendance, focusing on vulnerable learners.
- Provide support and advice to students in line with promoting their social care and personal development with respect to learning and health and safety.
About The Academy
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11‑16 mainstream school with specialised SEND provisions for the autistic spectrum and for deaf and hearing impaired students (ARC and Deaf Academy). We also support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs and have a bespoke sixth‑form provision (WOA6) for Years 12 and 13 with EHCPs.
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
Benefits
- Opportunity to build on the legacy of a Trust that has served children and young people for many years.
- Work for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children, with a rewarding career and a culture that challenges staff to achieve their best.
- Be part of a supportive community and well‑resourced network of experts and professionals at the core of local communities.
- Supportive environment to grow your career with an extensive professional development programme, flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
- Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling services.
Working Conditions and Details
Hours: 37 hours term time plus training days.Grade: Grade 4 (£28,142 – £29,540 FTE); Actual starting salary £24,206.37.Location: Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, Hydes Road, Wednesbury WS10 0DR.Contract type: Permanent.Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 9.00 am.
Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and an enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
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