<div><h3>Attendance Officer</h3><p><b>Term Time Only</b></p><p><b>Pele Band 5 SCP 12-17 (£28,598 – 31,022)</b></p><p><b>Approx. TTO Salary £24,779-£26,880</b> (pay award pending)</p><p>John Spence is a popular and successful school serving students from the North Shields area of North Tyneside. The school has a reputation for social inclusion, high academic standards, and supportive student programmes.</p><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>The Attendance Officer works within the Attendance Team, pastoral staff, and the wider school community to achieve excellent attendance rates.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Act as the point of contact for colleagues, families, local authorities, and relevant services.</li><li>Maintain and analyse attendance records using ICT, primarily SIMS and Attend; training will be provided.</li><li>Collaborate with equivalent colleagues in neighbouring schools.</li><li>Promote the schools attendance policy and support staff and students.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications & Requirements</h3><ul><li>Familiarity with and use of ICT; experience with SIMS and Attend is desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li><li>Commitment to safeguarding and child protection, and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.</li></ul><h3>Equality and Diversity</h3><p>John Spence is an equal opportunities employer.</p></div>