Attendance and Outreach Worker

Are you passionate about ensuring every young person has access to the education they deserve? Do you have the empathy required to listen, combined with the resilience needed to challenge attendance boundaries? Are you looking for a position where your day-to-day efforts have a direct, measurable impact on student well-being? About the RoleThis is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Attendance and Outreach Worker to step into a vital support capacity starting this September 2026. Operating on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis, the successful candidate will serve as the core link between the home environment and educational success. The primary objective is to monitor student attendance, investigate underlying reasons for absence, and implement targeted outreach strategies that re-engage learners. Acting as an advocate for the student, the individual in this role will collaborate closely with families, school staff, and external support agencies to resolve complex pastoral and socio-economic challenges, ultimately helping young people achieve their full potential.About the SchoolLocated in Leeds, this secondary school is a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking educational institution. Deeply rooted in its local area, the school is dedicated to cultivating a safe, high-achieving, and nurturing environment where every student is treated as an individual. Backed by a passionate senior leadership team and a robust pastoral framework, the school puts community engagement ..... full job details .....