Attendance Officer

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Attendance Officer E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.

We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.

Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery at every step.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

Are you a highly organised and proactive professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people?

The Oldham Academy North is seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to play a vital role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the academy. Working closely with students, families, staff and external agencies, you will help ensure that attendance procedures are implemented effectively and that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will provide effective administrative support for attendance processes, maintain accurate records using school systems, analyse attendance data, follow up on absences, and support interventions that remove barriers to regular attendance. You will also build positive relationships with students and parents, contribute to home visits where appropriate, and support the academy's wider safeguarding responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication, organisational and data management skills who thrives in a busy school environment and is committed to making a positive impact on students' lives.

• Maintain accurate attendance and punctuality records, ensuring data is complete and up to date.
• Manage first-day absence procedures and follow up on unexplained or unauthorised absences.
• Produce and analyse attendance reports to support academy improvement and intervention strategies.
• Work closely with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies to promote positive attendance.
• Support attendance initiatives, home visits and safeguarding procedures in line with academy policies.

Pay range: SCP 7-11 - £25,833.29 - £27,535.58 - FTE: £27,274.00 - £29,071.00 - 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience of attendance management within a school environment.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with experience using school information systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most…