Senior Attendance Officer – Family Outreach Worker

We are looking to appoint a permanent Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach Worker for 37 hours per week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Vale of York Academy.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Senior Attendance Officer - Family Outreach to help improve student attendance, remove barriers to learning, and build strong relationships with families.

This is a rewarding role where you'll combine data analysis with hands-on family engagement, working closely with students, parents, school staff, and external agencies to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. From monitoring attendance and conducting home visits to developing targeted support strategies, you'll play a key role in promoting a culture where attendance matters.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a calm and empathetic approach, strong organisational ability, and a commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people. Experience in a school environment and working with attendance systems such as SIMS is desirable.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site parking

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
• Position Type: Permanent Post
• Line Manager: Assistant Vice Principal
• Travel Required: Yes
• The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.