Attendance Officer
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 15 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
15 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, Term Time + 5 Staff Development Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,462 - £27,010
Pay scale
- Swale Academies Support Staff Pay Scale (SAT C)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment? Do you thrive in a role that requires attention to detail and excellent people skills? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a significant impact on student attendance and success at our school.
As an Attendance Officer, you will play a crucial role in promoting and improving student attendance, ultimately contributing to their academic achievements and progress. You will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and analysing attendance data, ensuring that our students are maximising their learning opportunities.
This is a highly rewarding position that requires a proactive and empathetic individual who can create positive relationships with students, parents, and school staff. You will act as a bridge between the home and school, providing support and guidance to all stakeholders to achieve consistent attendance.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor student attendance, identify patterns, and assist in developing strategies to address any attendance-related challenges.
- Implement attendance policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with government regulations and school policies.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school based support to identify and address potential barriers to attendance.
- Conduct meetings with parents/guardians to establish open lines of communication and promote student attendance.
- Create and maintain accurate attendance records, utilising software systems or spreadsheets.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the Attendance Lead regarding attendance data, trends, and interventions.
- Collaborate with the school's support team to develop and implement interventions targeted at improving attendance rates.
- Facilitate information sharing to educate students, parents, and staff on the importance of regular attendance.
Join our dedicated team, committed to creating an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed. Make a difference in the lives of young learners and contribute to their lifelong success. Apply now for our Attendance Officer position!
What the school offers its staff
- £25,462 - £27,010 FTE (£21,997 - £23,335 Pro Rata) – SAT C
- 37 hours per week
- Term Time + 5 Staff Development
Additional benefits include:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
- Access to training and development
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
- Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme
On-site Parking
Further details about the role
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and seek to reflect the diverse community we serve. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements.
Applications should be made through Kent Teach, or by submitting a SAT Application Form to Natasha.kingsford@swale.at. interviews may take place before the allocated date. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
For further information about the role, visits to the school or an informal discussion, please contact Mr Chris Donovan-Bayley at chris.donovanbayley@swale.at or 01227 931300.
We’re happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach. If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2).
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details/application forms on file once the position is filled.
Interview Dates: TBC
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1122 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Whitstable School website
- Email address
- chris.donovanbayley@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01227 931300
Arranging a visit to The Whitstable School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chris.donovanbayley@swale.at.
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