Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 25.00 Weeks per Year: 44.650 Pay Grade: NJC | SCP6 - SCP11The Role
The Governors and Principal of our school are seeking to appoint an attendance officer who will be responsible for driving our attendance strategy across the school and be the link person between school and pupils/parents in relation to attendance.
The applicant requires someone with good written, verbal, organisational and IT skills to ensure deadlines are achieved.
The post holder will carry out a range of administrative duties, including:
v Drive the school’s attendance strategy
v Maintain a body of evidence, including absence reports/referrals
v Analyse absence data to identify patterns
v Carry out home visits to pupils with attendance concerns
v Meet regularly with pupils’ families with concerning/declining attendance
v Attend senior leadership meetings
v Minute meetings
v Produce letters/newsletters
v Record and manage pupil attendance data and contact parents regarding pupils’ absence
v Complete and share information with external bodies
The successful candidate will require the following qualifications:
· GCSE Maths and English grades (4 – 9) or equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards this.
What we can offer you:
· An inclusive and diverse school community
· Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff.
· Opportunities to work with colleagues from across Vantage Academy Trust
· A firm commitment to your professional development
· A supportive Leadership team.
· A strong focus on staff wellbeing
· Local government pension scheme enrolment
Salary Grade: D-6 £15,030 per annum
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references being received. References will be requested prior to interview.
Qualifications
Qualification Title | Grade | |
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GCSE’s in English & Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) |
Essential
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NVQ 2/3 qualification in Administration |
Desirable
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Skills
Personal Attributes | |
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Dedicated |
Essential
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Focused |
Essential
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Committed |
Essential
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Great teamworking |
Essential
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Experience | |
Current first aid certificate |
Desirable
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Previous experience working as an office manager in an educational environment |
Desirable
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Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations |
Essential
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Excellent communication skills with children, staff, parents and the wider community |
Essential
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Qualifications | |
Business administration qualifications an advantage |
Desirable
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Personal Qualities | |
Sense of Humour |
Essential
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A proven track record of good attendance |
Essential
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Relevant Skills | |
Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually |
Essential
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Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
Highly effective organisational skills |
Essential
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Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines during times of pressure |
Essential
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CPD / Training | |
IT Qualifications |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Knowsley Lane Primary School
Astley Road
Huyton
Merseyside
L36 8DB
Human Resources
hr@vantageacademies.co.uk