Attendance Officer

Hazel Wood High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 7QT

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 September 2025

Job details

Job role: Pastoral, health and welfare
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 7, SCP 7 - 11, actual salary £23,176 - £24,702.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a detail-focused and proactive Attendance Officer to monitor and improve pupil attendance.

You will work closely with families, pastoral staff, and external agencies to promote good attendance habits and ensure no child falls through the gaps.

The successful candidate will have:

Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a high level of accuracy when handling attendance data.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies.
The confidence and sensitivity to challenge poor attendance and support families in overcoming barriers to school attendance.
A good understanding of safeguarding and the link between attendance and pupil wellbeing.
Proficiency in using data management systems (such as Arbor, or similar) and Microsoft Office applications.
The ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and respond flexibly to changing priorities.
A calm, professional, and discreet manner, with a commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
A passion for supporting children’s education by improving attendance and punctuality.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please call 0161 797 6543 or contact enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

What the school offers its staff

Why join Hazel Wood High School

Hazel Wood is a truly inclusive and diverse community that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and aspiration. Our highly motivated staff, in partnership with students, parents, and governors, work hard to ensure all students achieve their best outcomes academically and pastorally. By offering opportunities to excel, we aim to equip students to reach their full potential, fulfil their ambitions, and make a positive difference with pride and respect.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact 0161 797 6543 or enquiries@hazelwood.oaklp.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
Networking opportunities across our trust
Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.