Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager

Are you a proactive leader ready to strategically influence student outcomes through maximising attendance? Join us as an Education Welfare Officer/Attendance Manager, where you will lead the attendance team and drive whole-school strategies to significantly improve student attendance and educational access. This senior position requires legislative expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the capacity to engage families constructively, often in complex situations, to prioritize student access to learning. Welcome from the Principal: I am proud to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hemsworth, an 11-18 Academy in the Historic Market Town of Hemsworth, West Yorkshire. We have a relentless focus on learning, underpinned by a curriculum designed to stretch and enrich every student. As part of the Outwood Family since 2018, we provide the very best, holistic education within a safe and secure community. We recently completed a multi-million pound development, including a new 17-classroom teaching block, and are proud to hold Gold Status from the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health. We actively work to reduce staff workload, allowing more time to focus on our vision: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives. Whether you are ambitious for progression or determined to be an outstanding classroom teacher, this is the place for you. If you share our passion for making a real difference, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact us at recruitment@hemsworth.outwood.com For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: 9.00am on 28 August 2026. Interview date: 3 September 2026. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of chil