Attendance Officer

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 0DG

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm. Term Time + 2 INSET days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,401 to £22,757 per annum (actual salary)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form is seeking to appoint a proactive, highly organised and motivated Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is committed to supporting young people and improving educational outcomes through high levels of attendance, engagement and inclusion.

The successful candidate will lead on attendance processes across the Academy, ensuring timely and effective support for pupils whose attendance gives cause for concern. Through proactive monitoring, early intervention, and collaborative working, they will help reduce absences, improve engagement, and foster a culture in which every pupil is supported to attend, achieve, and thrive.

A key responsibility of the role will be monitoring attendance patterns, identifying pupils at risk of persistent absence and coordinating targeted support to improve attendance outcomes. Working closely with the Education Welfare Officer, families, and other external agencies, the postholder will implement effective interventions that encourage sustained participation in education and promote pupil wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will maintain accurate attendance records, analyse attendance data, and conduct home visits where appropriate. They will make a meaningful contribution to raising attendance, reducing absence and improving outcomes across the Academy.

This position is on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week, Term Time + 2 INSET days. The working pattern for the role is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.

To be successful, you will be:

• Qualified to GCSE Grace C lor above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

• Experienced in working with vulnerable and disengaged young people in an educational setting.

• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, pupils, families, and external agencies.

• Skilled in developing and maintaining strong working relationships across the Academy and with partner organisations.

• Professional, discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees' Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via 'Place Plus'

• Access to an industry-leading employee assistance programme

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through corporate paid healthcare cash plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through corporate paid healthcare cash plans

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free annual flu jab

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

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.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact hr@placepartnership.com.

Application forms are available from https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies.

Completed application forms must be returned to hr@placepartnership.com.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 7 December 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 7 December 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Place Partnership Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Brochure - Attendance Officer.pdf - 18.2 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1699 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College website
• Email address: hr@placepartnership.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ossett-academy-and-sixth-form-college

Ossett Academy is part of the Place Partnership Multi Academy Trust which is a Wakefield based Trust; all four academies in the Trust are closely located to one another which lends itself to many opportunities to work closely and collaboratively. All academies are within a three-mile radius of one another and can be found a short drive off junction 40 of the M1.

Arranging a visit to Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@placepartnership.com.

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