Senior Attendance Officer – Family Outreach Worker

Overview

Senior Attendance Officer – Family Outreach Worker: a proactive, compassionate and highly organised role focused on improving student attendance, breaking down barriers to learning, and supporting families to achieve the best outcomes for their children.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent attendance by engaging with students, families, school staff and external agencies.
• Deliver targeted family support to address barriers to learning.
• Analyse attendance data, identify trends, and implement effective intervention strategies.
• Build positive relationships through home visits and ongoing outreach.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and external partners to support safeguarding and student well‑being.
• Monitor progress and adjust approaches to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for safeguarding and supporting young people.
• Proactive, compassionate, and highly organised with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using data to inform decisions and drive attendance improvements.
• Ability to build rapport with students, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only.
• Position Type: Permanent Post.
• Line Manager: Vice Principal.
• Travel Required: Yes.
• Salary: dependent on current qualifications and experience (see attached job description for details).

What We Can Offer

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team.
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Occupational Health.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site Parking.

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