Attendance Manager / EWO
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8SS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 56c96641-0e5f-4ce9-84d4-eb15ecd05c2d |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to work as part of a dedicated team of inclusion staff together with the Vice Principal of Deep Support. The ideal candidate will support children whose education is at risk, and help families to improve their children's access to learning. We serve a diverse and sometimes challenging community , but one which is full of potential and we need someone with integrity, innovation and drive to work with and support families in enabling all children and young people to maximise their educational opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
The role of Attendance Manager/Education Welfare Officer will involve leading two attendance officers and an attendance assistant to engage students and their parents/carers where poor attendance is identified as a barrier to learning. The role is supported by the Outwood central attendance team who work alongside the academy to support our families to understand and value a top class education.
The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies is desirable preferably within an education welfare setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the improvement of attendance and enhance the life chances of our students at Outwood Academy City.
Further details about the role
Will you join us in making sure more students attend and realise the value of an outstanding education. This is a key role and is an integral part of the academy's journey towards excellence.
Do you want to meet the team and get to know the people you could be working with?
If you require any further information or wish to visit the school please email Matthew Hunt, Vice Principal on m.hunt@city.outwood.com.
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.
We are seeking to appoint a committed individual to work as part of a dedicated team of inclusion staff together with the Vice Principal of Deep Support. The ideal candidate will support children whose education is at risk, and help families to improve their children's access to learning. We serve a diverse and sometimes challenging community , but one which is full of potential and we need someone with integrity, innovation and drive to work with and support families in enabling all children and young people to maximise their educational opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
The role of Attendance Manager/Education Welfare Officer will involve leading two attendance officers and an attendance assistant to engage students and their parents/carers where poor attendance is identified as a barrier to learning. The role is supported by the Outwood central attendance team who work alongside the academy to support our families to understand and value a top class education.
The successful candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience of working with children and families and with other agencies is desirable preferably within an education welfare setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and driven individual. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. The purpose of this post is to fulfil our responsibility in the improvement of attendance and enhance the life chances of our students at Outwood Academy City.
Further details about the role
Will you join us in making sure more students attend and realise the value of an outstanding education. This is a key role and is an integral part of the academy's journey towards excellence.
Do you want to meet the team and get to know the people you could be working with?
If you require any further information or wish to visit the school please email Matthew Hunt, Vice Principal on m.hunt@city.outwood.com.
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.