School Attendance Officer

Job Description

Attendance Officer at Outwood Academy Hindley starting September 2026. Salary: £23,914.61 - £25,859.03.
Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only plus 10 days.

• Drive whole‑school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence.
• Conduct the daily Late Gate patrol and maintain the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System.
• Operate the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence.
• Engage directly with students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge.
• Prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports.
• Process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices and publicise attendance information through various channels.

• Effective verbal and written communication with diverse audiences.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in standard ICT packages, especially Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Resilience and ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including conflict management, while remaining professional.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents.
• Experience in a school environment or attendance‑related role is desirable, as is familiarity with CMIS or SIMS software.
• Mandatory satisfactory DBS check.

• Secure Pay & Pension:
  Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression:
  Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave:
  Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (no qualifying period), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays for non‑term time staff (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Wellbeing & Perks:
  Dedicated mental well‑being strategy, free on‑site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Contact Matthew Haughton, HR Assistant, at m.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and suitability checks regarding work with children.