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Attendance Officer
Contract: Part Time, Term Time Only
3.5 days per week, Tuesday to Friday (until 12:30pm on Friday)
8:30am – 3.30pm, term time only, Hours negotiable
Salary: Grade 4, point 7 to Grade 5, point 11 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale
£26,403 to £28,142 FTE depending on experience
Overview of the role/school
We are looking to recruit a well organised part time attendance officer to join our vibrant school.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can be flexible, remains calm under pressure and is able to communicate easily with colleagues, students and parents. Experience working within a school environment would be an advantage.
The Cotswold School is a popular and successful 11–18 comprehensive academy, based in the stunning village of Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, and has earned an ‘Outstanding’ reputation.
Job Responsibilities
To complete daily attendance registers including absence calls and emails, with the aim to raise achievement by improving school attendance and punctuality and to meet our attendance targets.
To complete daily attendance administration, including:
1. Logging onto SIMS all student absence
2. Clearing attendance answerphone messages and following up by recording on SIMS with reasons daily
3. Checking emails and Parentmail in relation to attendance and entering on SIMS daily
4. Entering information from signing in and out sheets
5. Creating an initial absence list in case of fire alarm by 9.20am
6. Passing absence lists to EWOs to prioritise any home visits
7. Contacting parents regarding missing students by 11am once absence lists are finalised
To process and action term time absence requests after consultation with Heads of Year and the Headteacher.
To liaise with Education Welfare Officers, Heads of Year and Pastoral Support regarding attendance concerns and produce reports as necessary.
To identify attendance issues and patterns of absence or late arrival.
To promote good attendance within school and maintain high standards of confidentiality at all times.
To contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.
What We Offer
The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team within a caring school environment
Opportunities for professional development
Option to join a pension scheme with generous employee discount
Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work scheme
A commitment to staff wellbeing
Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
The Right candidate Will Have
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritise workload and multitask
Experience within a busy administration role
Excellent people skills and the desire to provide professional support to staff and parents
Honesty, integrity, confidentiality and a ‘can do’ attitude at all times
Calmness, positivity, patience and a sense of humour
A good verbal and written command of the English language
Strong organisational, time management and record-keeping abilities
Closing Date
Thursday 22 January, 9:00am
Safeguarding Statement
The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.