Overview
In this role, you will manage student attendance, ensuring the academy meets statutory obligations and academy targets in order to contribute to raising achievement. You will carry out and co-ordinate the administration of attendance to improve attendance rates and achieve the highest standard of educational achievement possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employ the full range of the DFE tiered approach to attendance to ensure the best levels of attendance for all students.
- Ensure accurate records of daily student attendance including in the event of a Fire Drill or emergency.
- Ensure all compliance and statutory aspects related to school attendance are actioned in a timely and effective manner.
- Prepare evidence for court cases, child protection cases and the various support agencies we work with.
- Identify and organise ‘Hotspot interviews’ where attendance has become a concern.
- Prepare data and reports for SLT, governors and Trust Board.
- Produce and log letters of concern.
- Produce certificates and other rewards to motivate students and praise positive attendance including progress.
- Carry out home visits and meetings with parents/carers and students where intervention and support is needed.
- Liaise with external support agencies, partners and the Local Authority team to access the right support for families.
- Work closely with the pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams to further support students.
Salary – Grade 7, SCP 20. Pro rata salary £31,586
Role Details – Term time plus 10 days
Closing Date – 12 noon on Monday 24th March
Interview Date – W/C 24th March
Start Date – As soon as the appointed candidate’s current notice period allows
To find out more about this role, please download this document: WCHS Attendance Officer (1)
To apply, please click on Apply For Job on the right hand side of this page and fill in the application form or download the application form below and return to hr@pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
