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SCP 19 - 23 (£29,777.00 - £32,076.00) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37, 40 weeks
Start date: September 2025
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and compassionate professional to take on a dual role as Attendance Officer & SEND Manager — a key position at the heart of our school’s student support systems.
Wishmore Cross Academy
Alpha Road, Chobham
Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE
United Kingdom
SCP 19 - 23 (£29,777.00 - £32,076.00) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37, 40 weeks
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start date: September 2025
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and compassionate professional to take on a dual role as Attendance Officer & SEND Manager — a key position at the heart of our school’s student support systems.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in both whole-school attendance and the success of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
About The Role
As Attendance Officer, you will:
* Promote and drive high levels of student attendance across the school.
* Track, monitor, and analyse attendance data.
* Support students with poor attendance through targeted interventions.
* Liaise with parents, staff, and external agencies to reduce persistent absence.
As SEND Manager, You Will
* Support the SENDCo and SLT with the operational and administrative delivery of our SEND provision.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date SEND records.
* Collect and analyse SEND data to support strategic planning.
* Act as a key point of contact for staff, families, and external professionals.
What We’re Looking For
* Excellent organisation and time-management skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
* A solutions-focused, student-centred approach
* Experience in attendance, SEND, or school administration (preferred but not essential)
* Confidence in using data systems and managing confidential information
About Wishmore Cross Academy
Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Lift Schools, is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.
Closing date : 13th July 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We Offer You
* Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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