School Attendance Officer

Outwood Academy Acklam, Middlesbrough, TS5 7JY

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only plus 5 days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,390-£24,475

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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

As Principal, I'm incredibly proud of our GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. We have nearly 1,200 students who benefit from our spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong, inclusive community.

Our energetic and passionate academic and pastoral teams are committed to making a significant impact. This is evident in our consistently improving student outcomes, including being the highest performing school in the town on the Fairer Schools Index with 'Well Above Average' progress. Everything we do is driven by our ACKLAM values.

We are an outward-facing school that celebrates diversity and widens opportunities for both our students and the community. Staff love working here, and we trust you will too. We encourage you to submit an application or come for a look around

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

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 the 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 checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About Outwood Academy Acklam

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1185 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Outwood Academy Acklam website
• Email address: g.gill@acklam.outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-academy-acklam

Outwood Academy Acklam, which was the first Outwood school in Teesside, has almost 1200 students on roll. At its latest inspection, it was judged to be a GOOD school with OUTSTANDING leadership. We are a diverse and vibrant 11-16 academy, based in the friendly, north-east town of Middlesbrough.

We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place students at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. In a beautiful setting, enjoy the state-of-the-art facilities that the academy has to offer.

We have a holistic and inclusive approach to the work that we do. The Academy has received accolades and external recognition, with the awarding of the Inclusion Quality Mark - Centre of Excellence, alongside the Carnegie ‘Gold’ Mental Health Award for the work we do to support our diverse and dynamic student body.

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