We are looking for a School Attendance and Admissions Officer to work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team, Head of Years, Form Tutors, Local Authority and other relevant agencies.
The role will be focused on maintaining high levels of student attendance, reducing absence and unauthorised absence and supporting in relation to the admission process.
Key Responsibilities and Dutes
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Maintain accurate student attendance and lateness records with responsibility for the administration of student attendance and the daily registration of students.
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Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and outside agencies to analyse data and compile and present reports on student attendance to promote and celebrate good attendance and punctuality.
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Contact parents/carers of students absent from school, using the ‘call parents’ texting system and maintain the “call parents” or equivalent system to ensure up to date and accurate contact details are retained.
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Promote the school approach to inclusion and acceptance of all students, encouraging them to interact with others and engage in activities led by teachers or other professionals.
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Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
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Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
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Monitor and record the outcomes of planning with parents/students and the school to improve attendance and punctuality, maintaining efficient and contemporaneous notes and records.
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Monitor the effectiveness of the school’s policies, procedures and strategies in relation to individual and whole school approaches to managing attendance and punctuality.
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Liaise with the Local Authority’s participation team and complete monthly attendance reports in line with their procedures.
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Ensure all weekly attendance reports are sent to commissioning schools.
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Actively promote and reward good attendance and punctuality, creating student led initiatives.
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Administer the annual processes and procedures for dealing with applications for pupils to attend nursery classes, primary and secondary schools, including liaising with schools that are responsible for their own admissions procedures.
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Produce accurate and helpful information for parents and Head Teachers o assist parents in applying for a place at the school of their preference, including advice about the statutory appeals procedure.
If you are a dedicated education professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit an updated CV alongside your application