About UsHere, students receive a first-class education. We believe every young person and every member of staff should be inspired to dream bigger than they ever thought possible.At Harris Academy Greenwich, we are driven by a simple belief: we have one life, and we should use it to make a real difference. Our culture of success, integrity and moral courage empowers every student to achieve more than they imagined and to leave their own mark on the world.We know that parents want their children to flourish — to succeed in their chosen paths, build strong relationships and approach life with confidence and joy. Year after year, our Academy provides the environment, challenge and care that help young people grow into happy, successful and well-rounded individuals.We hold the same high aspirations for our staff. We invest in world-class training, exceptional support and a shared sense of moral purpose so that our teachers can master their craft, thrive every day and remain energised by the best job in the world.Whether you are considering joining us as a family or as a member of staff, you can be confident that Harris Academy Greenwich is a truly brilliant community. We are incredibly proud of our school — and we would love to welcome you into it. SummaryDo you have experience overseeing attendance at a school level? We are looking for an Attendance Officer to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Academy Greenwich. This role is likely to suit an individual looking to develop in a school environment with attendance related experience. The actual salary for this role will be £28,793.48 (40 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:Assisting ALG in the management and development of attendance and punctuality policiesDaily monitoring and follow-up of attendance and punctualityParticipating on late desk and follow up detentionsContacting parents/carers of students absent at agreed time and recording reasons for absence if givenDaily monitoring and early calls on the attendance of children in care or students on the vulnerable listMaking home visits with the Academy welfare manager as requiredSending letters to parents regarding attendance matters as requested by the Academy Welfare ManagerEnsuring the smooth operation of the computerised registration systemEnsuring daily attendance information is entered accurately onto the systemEstablishing the reason for absences including telephone calls, letters and home visitsPreparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificatesFollowing up on poor attendance or punctualitySigning students in and out of the Academy outside normal start and finish timesLiaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure prompt, consistent and rigorous intervention with poor attendanceMonitoring student attendance together with students’ progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individualDealing efficiently and effectively with referrals on attendance concernsAlerting appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and making recommendations as to how these may be resolvedCommunicating with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the Academy concerned with the welfare of individual studentsMeeting with LAC students weekly and pass on any relevant information regarding their welfareQualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:Qualifications to degree standard or equivalentSound Knowledge of Microsoft softwareKnowledge of Management Information Systems for input and export of student attendance data, including training in relation to attendance and report generationKnowledge of attendance policies and proceduresKnowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their familiesBasic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid courseKnowledge of a range of attendance codes and when they can be usedKnowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgroundsThree years’ experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishmentExperience of working with Academy welfare officerExperience of meeting with parents/carers formally and informallyExperience of managing attendance systemsExperience in a similar roleExperience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviourFor a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website. Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.