School Attendance Officer (Maternity Leave)

Outwood Academy Adwick, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7SF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday - Thursday 745am to 345pm Friday 745am - 315pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until the return of the postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,583 - £24,351

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will drive whole-school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence. This involves conducting the daily 'Late Gate' patrol and maintaining the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System, including operating the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence.

A key function is direct engagement with students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge. You will also prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports, process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices, and publicise attendance information through various channels.

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Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, and possess excellent time management and organisation skills. Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, is essential. Required attributes include resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict, while remaining professional at all times.

The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents, is crucial. Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role is desirable, as is using CMIS or SIMS software. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

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What the school offers its staff

You will drive whole-school attendance strategies by providing operational and clerical support to reduce persistent absence. This involves conducting the daily 'Late Gate' patrol and maintaining the academy’s registration and attendance Management Information System, including operating the automated system for contacting parents regarding absence.

A key function is direct engagement with students and parents to discuss reasons for absence, offering appropriate support and challenge. You will also prepare and present detailed attendance data for monitoring and reports, process referrals for Fixed Penalty Notices, and publicise attendance information through various channels.

• To view the job description please clickhere

Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing, and possess excellent time management and organisation skills. Proficiency in standard ICT packages, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel, is essential. Required attributes include resilience and the ability to work effectively in difficult situations, including dealing with conflict, while remaining professional at all times.

The ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including students and parents, is crucial. Experience in a school environment or attendance-related role is desirable, as is using CMIS or SIMS software. A satisfactory DBS check is mandatory.

• To view the person specification please clickhere

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Outwood Academy Adwick

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Adwick website
• Email address: recruitment@adwick.outwood.com
• Phone number: 01302722237
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-adwick

We are an 11-18 academy based just north of the large, friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.

We have been a member of the Outwood Family since 2009, and in our 2023 Ofsted inspection the academy was graded Good in all categories. The inspection noted ‘the school has a supportive and caring culture. Staff build arm and friendly relationships with pupils. Pupils achieve their full potential. Staff are proud to work at the school’.

We offer a holistic education that makes learning stimulating, engaging and enjoyable for every student.

The inspectors were equally complimentary about our sixth form provision, with a wide range of courses on offer; including A Levels, vocational qualifications and T-levels.

We have also won numerous awards as a school and we have been accredited with the prestigious IQM Award, in addition to being an IQM Centre of Excellence for 3 years, which highlights that inclusion at all levels is of paramount importance to us. We are also proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award.

We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.

All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.

If you share our vision, join our family.

Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Adwick

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@adwick.outwood.com.

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