BROADCARE PRIMARY SCHOOLATTENDANCE OFFICERGrade: 4, SCP 5-7Salary: £23,500 - £24,294 FTE, £15,983 - £16,523 Actual, £12.18 - £12......
BROADCARE PRIMARY SCHOOL
ATTENDANCE OFFICERGrade: 4, SCP 5-7
Salary: £23,500 - £24,294 FTE, £15,983 - £16,523 Actual, £12.18 - £12.59/hr
Hours of work: 30 hrs/week, Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 3.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days)
Start date: ASAP Following pre-employment checksWe are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic Attendance Officer to join our wonderful team. Working within a busy school office, you will be dedicated to reducing absenteeism within school, increasing attendance and giving our children the best opportunities to achieve at Broadacre.You will be methodical, efficient and calm, motivated to liaise with our families, providing an excellent support service to our children. You will be a team player and contribute to the development of the school attendance procedures and parental engagement.We offer a happy, welcoming, caring and safe environment where expectations are high and where learners are encouraged, challenged and supported to be the best they can be.The school strongly believes that every child should go to school excited about the day ahead and experience a sense of achievement when they go home. Our dedicated team provides the best educational opportunities for all our pupils allowing each and every one of them to succeed in reaching their full potential. In return we offer a professional, friendly working environment in a school where everyone is valued.JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Daily inspection of absence, contacting families to enquire about absence, seeking immediate return to school• Maintain a record of phone calls and visits, keeping up-to-date records on pupil attendance• Input attendance data using relevant ICT packages and generate attendance reports • Undertake home visits to investigate problems relating to school attendance • Attend regular attendance meetingsTHE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: • GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics • Training in IT based systems e.g. Microsoft Package • Excellent knowledge of school attendance procedures and practice • The ability to establish professional, effective working relationships • Experience of producing / maintaining / evaluating dataAS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER: • Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children. • A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and our Peer networks.• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels. • Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles. • A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you believe you are the right person for the job then we would love to hear from you
HOW TO APPLY: Please download the application form, complete and upload to our ETeach Careers Page with an optional cover letter. Once you have clicked on 'Submit Application', your form will besent direct to the school. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Friday 20 September 2024
Interviews: TBCIf you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Caroline Watson, at Broadacre Primary SchoolAs part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory guidance KCSIE, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.CONDITIONAL OFFER: Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks.SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Highlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.