We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to work closely with children, staff and families to manage attendance across the school. The successful candidate will play a key role in building strong relationships with families and external agencies, working collaboratively with them to improve attendance across the school.
The Main Responsibilities And Duties Will Include
* to monitor and track attendance across the school
* to promote and apply intervention strategies to ensure high levels of attendance and punctuality of children within the school
* to maintain accurate electronic records using the school's MIS system
* support parents with attendance strategies, this may include home visits to support positive attendance
* the role will involve working closely with the school office and Pastoral teams
This is a busy post and will require someone who is well organised and able to work under pressure. Flexibility is essential as it may be necessary to work additional hours at busy times of the year.
We Would Love To Hear From You If You
* are committed to improving attendance
* have excellent inter-personal skills
* have experience with supporting children and families
* have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
* have high levels of confidentiality
The School Will Offer All Successful Applicants
* a thriving, successful school
* a school committed to your continuing professional development
* the support and expertise of our experienced and established team
* training will be provided as appropriate
* free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
* eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who shares our values and is passionate about fostering ambition and aspiration in children, this role could be the perfect fit for you.