Attendance Officer

The Morley Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational and committed colleague for the role of Attendance Officer. This is a key position within the Academy, playing a vital role in driving improvements in student attendance and punctuality. The successful candidate will work closely with the Attendance and Pastoral teams to monitor and analyse attendance data, identify concerns, and implement targeted interventions to support students and families. The role will also involve working in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies, promoting high expectations and ensuring the effective implementation of the Academy’s Attendance Strategy. Potential applicants should have: · 5 GCSEs grade C/4 and above including English and Mathematics. · Knowledge and understanding of attendance processes and strategies to improve student attendance. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families and colleagues. · Good organisational and ICT skills, including the ability to monitor and analyse data. What we can offer you: As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: · Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. · A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. · Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. · £2k Cycle to work scheme.