We are seeking a Fixed‑Term Attendance Support Officer to join our Student Services Team. This role is to provide support while we review our administrative structure, with the potential for the position to continue beyond the fixed‑term period. The successful candidate will provide day‑to‑day administrative support for the school's attendance processes, including first‑day response procedures and accurate record keeping, helping to ensure the school meets attendance compliance expectations.
The role will involve supporting daily absence checks, contacting parents regarding unexplained absences, maintaining accurate attendance records, and assisting with attendance administration. The post holder will work closely with the Attendance Officer and Student Services Team Lead, helping to ensure that absence procedures run smoothly during busy periods and staff absence.
The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced environment. Strong communication skills and a confident telephone manner are essential, along with good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office. Experience of working in a school environment or with attendance systems would be advantageous.
Relevant Skills and Experience: Please write about how you would use your past experience/skills in the role for which you are applying. Please give examples of any experiences, behaviours and skills, how you meet the selection criteria listed for the post. You may use duties in your present or previous jobs and other areas such as temporary, voluntary work, studies or spare time activities.
Location
Wood Green is an oversubscribed 11‑18 Academy school in the thriving town of Witney, 10 miles west of Oxford. Our strong reputation and results improving year‑on‑year have led to a rapid rise in student applications. We believe strongly in a culture of mutual respect and strong relationships, demonstrated in our Behaviour Policy built on restorative principles and everything is underpinned by our LEARNWell values.
Pay
Pay scale: Grade 6 point 8. Actual salary: £23,027.37
Hours
37 hours a week (Monday – Friday), Term time + 5 INSET Days (39 weeks)
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