Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is seeking an experienced Attendance Officer to support our school community and improve individual student and whole school attendance. As Attendance Officer you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the school. Working closely with pupils, families, and staff, the postholder will support children and families to remove barriers to attendance, ensuring pupils are safe, engaged, and able to access learning.
Your core responsibilities:
- Attendance monitoring and administration
- Family support and engagement
- Intervention and safeguarding
- Policy and communication
You will have experience working with children, young people or families, ideally within an education, pastoral or support environment, and be passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential. As a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you will be able to build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues, and support families with empathy, sensitivity and understanding.
This role requires you to be well organised, have excellent attention to detail, and feel comfortable working with data and school information systems, or be willing to learn. Above all, you will understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and maintaining a professional, supportive approach in everything you do.
About the Academy
Ormiston Horizon Academy is an 11-16 co-educational secondary academy school in Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, our outstanding building and expansive site allows us to offer an education with a difference for our students. We have a wonderful team of staff at OHA, who work relentlessly to ensure our students are provided with the best education possible.
Our foundational values—Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility—create a nurturing environment where students and staff thrive. We pride ourselves on a "family" atmosphere that fosters strong collaborations between teachers, students, and parents.
Work life balance and staff wellbeing is a priority at OHA. Wellbeing Wednesdays allow team members to finish early on the last Wednesday of term. Leadership is supportive, understanding and places a high value on communication and staff and student voice. Time off for training and personal events is granted at every possible opportunity. CPD and career development is at the heart of everything that we do.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
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Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive and want to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
Applications must be received by the above published closing date. Early applications are welcomed, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Please note, we do not accept CVs as a form of application.
