Description Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate are seeking a focused, organised and passionate individual to work in a dual role as a Safeguarding and Attendance Officer & Learning Manager within the academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving forward attendance strategies, by improving attendance levels and reducing persistent absence in line with Academy targets. As Learning Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring students academic and behavioural progress. This will involve identifying any children that may need intervention and recognising any barriers for learning. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all safeguarding procedures are in place and will be a key liaison point between a range of agencies and the academy. The working pattern for this position is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working term time only plus 2 additional inset days. Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate is on the outskirts of the Cathedral City of Wakefield and is currently rated outstanding by Ofsted. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. Outwood Academy Kirkhamgate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives. Full training and support will be given for the right candidate. When completing your application, please give due regard to the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please note that all of the essential criteria listed on the Person Specification will be used to shortlist candidates for interview. If you do not demonstrate and or / evidence that you meet all of the essential criteria, you will not be selected for interview. To view the Safeguarding and Attendance Officer Person Specification, please click here To view the full Safeguarding and Attendance Officer Job Description, please click here To view the Learning Manager Person Specification please click here To view the full Learning Manager Job Description please click here