Job Description

Horbury Academy are looking to appoint a highly motivated and effective Attendance Officer to work alongside key academy staff to promote and support high levels of attendance, to support students in achieving their full potential.

In order to reduce levels of absence and promote a positive attendance and punctuality culture, the successful applicant will need to work with pupils and families closely. You will be required to demonstrate flexibility, excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues, students and parents/carers alike.

This role represents a great opportunity within a friendly, positive and professional academic environment.

The working pattern for the role is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.

Job Share applications will also be considered.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our \xe2\x80\x98People Pledge\xe2\x80\x99 and our recently launched Employee Benefit package at https://accordmat.org/working-for-our-trust/.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact or call on 01924 282748.

Closing Date: Friday 06 October 2023 at 9.00am.

Interviews likely to be held: Wednesday 11 October 2023.

Application forms are available from

Completed application forms to be returned to

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Job title Attendance Officer Job reference 238019 Date posted 21/09/2023 Application closing date 06/10/2023 Location Horbury Academy, Wakefield Rd, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5HE Salary Scale 3, \xc2\xa318,536 to \xc2\xa318,874 per annum (actual salary) - PAY AWARD PENDING Package Term Time Only + 5 Inset days Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Full time, School, Term time Attachments Job description

Horbury Academy are looking to appoint a highly motivated and effective Attendance Officer to work alongside key academy staff to promote and support high levels of attendance, to support students in achieving their full potential.

In order to reduce levels of absence and promote a positive attendance and punctuality culture, the successful applicant will need to work with pupils and families closely. You will be required to demonstrate flexibility, excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues, students and parents/carers alike.

This role represents a great opportunity within a friendly, positive and professional academic environment.

The working pattern for the role is Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.

Job Share applications will also be considered.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. We encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our \xe2\x80\x98People Pledge\xe2\x80\x99 and our recently launched Employee Benefit package at https://accordmat.org/working-for-our-trust/.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of four academies who were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact or call on 01924 282748.

Closing Date: Friday 06 October 2023 at 9.00am.

Interviews likely to be held: Wednesday 11 October 2023.

Application forms are available from

Completed application forms to be returned to

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Wakefield Council