Outwood Grange Academies Trust
School Administrator Role - Attendance Assistant
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School Administrator Role - Attendance Assistant
Role: Attendance Assistant
Academy: Outwood Academy Acklam
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary: £21,956 – £22,304 Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only plus 5 days
Commence your role as the Attendance Assistant at a GOOD-rated, vibrant, and diverse 11-16 academy in Middlesbrough. With nearly 1,200 students benefiting from a spectacular building, state-of-the-art facilities, and a strong, inclusive community, we are dedicated to raising academy attendance through meticulous registration management, proactive communication, and safeguarding-focused operations. Join a passionate team where your accuracy, organisation, and empathy will help minimise persistent absences.
Welcome From The Principal
As Principal, I am proud to lead this high-performing academy, with "Well Above Average" progress on the Fairer Schools Index—the highest performing school in our town. Our ACKLAM values-driven community thrives on diversity and opportunity. Staff consistently report high job satisfaction, and I trust you will too. Apply today or request a visit—every member of our team contributes to our collective success.
Find us: Email HR Assistant Chloe Donnelly for queries or school tours.
Responsibilities
Your role will support the Education Welfare Officer (EWO) in maintaining robust attendance records while upholding the academy’s student welfare initiatives:
- Registration & Data Management:
- Oversee daily attendance registration, ensuring accuracy and completeness for Management Information Systems (MIS).
- Monitor and record absences/lateness, liaising with parents/carers to clarify and resolve unauthorised absences.
- Process requests for student leave of absence in adherence to academy policies.
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Operational & Clerical Support:
- Compile and distribute attendance-related data for Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Learning Managers to analyse and address persistent absence trends.
- Conduct late gate duty to track and manage pupil punctuality and adherence to attendance policies.
- Train all staff on correct attendance procedures and policies.
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Pastoral Safeguarding:
- Maintain awareness of child safeguarding issues aligned with statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).
- Collaborate with the EWO and Learning Manager to address safeguarding concerns arising from attendance patterns.
Requirements
A highly organised, communicative, and compassionate professional is required. Essential qualities include:
- Effective written/verbal communication with diverse audiences (parents, staff, students).
- Ability to confidentially manage sensitive data and adhere to GDPR/data protection policies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard ICT packages for day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Strong time-management and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
- Empathetic attitude in liaising with parents (especially for safeguarding concerns).
- Desirable: Prior experience within a school or childcare setting.
Qualifications are not mandatory, but commitment to continued development and training is expected.
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About Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT)
OGAT prioritises staff development through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE), ensuring career progression alongside excellence. Our teams are driven by a shared vision: "To transform the lives of children and young people through outstanding education."
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive, supporting package focused on your professional growth and well-being:
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Secure Pay & Pensions:
- Competitive salary range with automatic annual pay progression.
- Enrollment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Training & Progression:
- Access to diverse Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
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Flexibility & Leave:
- Flexible family policies (e.g., childcare support).
- 25 days paid leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), along with bank holidays in a non-term-time role year-round.
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Wellbeing & Perks:
- Dedicated mental well-being support strategy.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee discounts.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Closing Notes
- Appointments follow Safer Recruitment Practices(Scholar Скare, DBS checks).
- Enhanced DBS, satisfactory references, and background checks are mandatory prior to role commencement.
- All positions adhere to calibration of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Ready to join Outwood’s journey? Apply now: Outwood Careers Page
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