Attendance Officer - Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

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. We are looking for someone who believes (as we do!) that whatever your starting point in life, this should not dictate your future destination.

The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusivity and can instil, within our pupils, an appreciation for attending and engaging to achieve, no matter what the setting.

This role would suit an enthusiastic professional who is looking to join a team of like‑minded individuals to play a key role in being part of our Behaviour and Culture teams and to effectively support the Senior Leader to oversee a year group of students; support our whole safeguarding and attendance agenda and attitude to learning.

The successful candidate will also assume responsibility for first‑day calling – with a particular focus on disadvantaged students. A core purpose of this role will be to work alongside the Senior Leader on all matters relating to student attendance, with a particular focus on vulnerable learners.

In addition, the successful candidate will also play a vital role in providing support and advice to students in line with promoting their social care and personal development with respect to learning and health and safety.

We are a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11–16 mainstream school with the additional expertise and facilities to include two focused SEND provisions, for young people on the autistic spectrum, and for those who are deaf and hearing impaired (ARC and Deaf Academy). We have also developed a base on site to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Furthermore, our small and bespoke sixth form provision (WOA6) caters for students in Years 12 and 13 who have EHCPs.

We are an outward facing school and work closely with our local community – families, schools, businesses and community groups, with whom we share a common priority: our pupils are front, back and centre of every single decision we make  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.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure your work will have purpose and meaning.

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.
• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service.

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 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 and related exceptions, can be found here:

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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: 13th July 2026 at 9.00am