Attendance and Outreach Community Worker

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds is looking for an Attendance and Outreach Community Worker to support students in achieving a good attendance record. The ideal candidate will have a caring demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the school's Christian ethos. This permanent position offers 37 hours per week, term time only, with opportunities for personal and professional development. The institution promotes diversity and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Benefits

Employee Advisory Service

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Free parking

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated and hard-working individual.
• Inspirational, caring practitioner.
• Ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students to achieve a good attendance record.
• Develop career within a supportive team.
• Support the Trust's Christian ethos.

Skills

Support and guidance skills

Ability to monitor and report data

Team player

Integrity and warmth

Job description

Attendance and Outreach Community Worker

Organisation

Attendance And Outreach Community Worker

Job title and organisation: Attendance and Outreach Community Worker - Abbey Grange Academy
Salary: C1 (SCP 12-17) £24,597 - £26,682 Actual Salary
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Abbey Grange Academy, Butcher Hill, Leeds LS16 5EA
Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026 at 8am

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over-subscribed 11-18 Church of England converter Academy which serves communities right across the city of Leeds. Our students come from all over the city to receive and education which we all work together to challenge them academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and spiritually. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. Abbey Grange is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who is:

• Looking to provide support and guidance to students to achieve a good attendance record
• An inspirational, caring practitioner whooperateswith integrity,warmthand a sense of humour
• Looking to develop their career within a supportive team
• Able to monitor and report data using available tools to inform actions

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who is able to build positive relationship with families,parentsand carerstoachieve improvement
• Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Advisory Service
• Retail discounts/offers at high street and online retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this post, please visit www.abbeymat.co.uk/vacancies You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 23 February 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.