Attendance Improvement Officer
Holcombe Grammar School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- £26,102 - £30,117 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
Holcombe Grammar School are seeking an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join their administration support team on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be expected to work with school, trust staff and parent/carers to improve and maintain attendance and punctuality. They will liaise with the Attendance Advisory Service, completing referrals as necessary, as well as submitting Persistent Absence data to the Local Authority. They will refer Children Missing Education in line with statutory guidance, undertaking home visits as required.
The successful candidate will organise casual admissions to the school as well as supporting other school admissions processes. There will also be the need to attend meetings and assemblies to promote and celebrate regular attendance.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
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About Holcombe Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1033 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Holcombe Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk
Holcombe Grammar School, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is an ambitious and supportive inclusive learning community, where life chances are transformed. We are a selective 11-18 boys’ school with a large and expanding mixed Sixth Form.
At Holcombe Grammar School our aim is that students develop into successful, well rounded, confident young people who are equipped with the academic and life skills necessary to thrive in the modern world.
Whatever an individual’s background, we strive to ensure that our highly capable students are given the academic and intellectual tools to help them structure their thinking and learning effectively.
“Pupils at Holcombe Grammar School … experience an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment in school. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often.” Ofsted March 2024
Arranging a visit to Holcombe Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Donna.Read@holcombegrammar.tsat.uk.
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