Attendance Support Officer

Woodstock Road, Witney, Oxon, OX28 1DX Web Address: www.wgswitney.org.uk Tel: 01993 702355 Email: office@wgswitney.org.uk Head Teacher: Mr R W Shadbolt Attendance Support Officer Permanent Grade 6 Term time + 5 INSET Days (39 Weeks) Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11-18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year-on-year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values. We are seeking a Permanent Attendance Support Officer to join our Student Services Team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day administrative support for the school’s attendance processes, including first-day response procedures and accurate record keeping, helping to ensure the school meets attendance compliance expectations. The role will involve supporting daily absence checks, contacting parents regarding unexplained absences, maintaining accurate attendance records, and assisting with attendance administration. The post holder will work closely with the Attendance Officer and Student Services Team Lead, helping to ensure that absence procedures run smoothly during busy periods and staff absence. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and a confident telephone manner are essential, along with good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office. Experience of working in a school environment or with attendance systems would be advantageous. Pay scale: Grade 6 point 8 Actual salary: £23,027.37 Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday - Friday), Term time + 5 INSET Days (39 weeks) To apply for this post, please submit your application via MyNewTerm. If you have any questions, please contact hrwest@acertrust.org.uk The closing date is 12pm on Friday 10th July 2026 Applications are considered as they are received, we reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date. Wood Green School and the Acer Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism; all staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the guidance and regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance. Employment will also be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (one from current/last employer) and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role. Wood Green School is an equal opportunities employer.