Attendance Officer

Cottingham High School; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Job summary

Cottingham High School, part of The Consortium Academy Trust, is seeking an Attendance Officer to promote excellent attendance and maintain accurate records. You will collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to support regular school attendance and student success.

The role requires liaison skills, ICT proficiency, and a proactive approach to data-driven improvement in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience liaising effectively with colleagues, families and external agencies to achieve a common goal.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) is required.
• Strong knowledge of ICT systems to extract relevant information for reports and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent attendance and monitor student attendance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records.
• Work with colleagues and families to support regular school attendance.
• Provide access to key data and information to pastoral staff and leaders to support improvement.

Skills

Liaison with families

Team player

Data analysis

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above)

Tools

ICT systems

Data extraction & reporting

Job description

Cottingham is part of The Consortium Academy Trust. We are ambitious about the future - creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity within education, then we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As our Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in promoting excellent attendance. You will monitor student attendance, maintain accurate and up-to-date records, and work closely with colleagues and families to support young people in attending school regularly and achieving success. You will also work closely with pastoral staff and leaders, ensuring they have access to key data and information to support improved attendance.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of liaising effectively with colleagues, families and external agencies to achieve a common goal. Candidates will also be educated to GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths grade C or above and have a strong knowledge of ICT systems to allow extraction of relevant information for reports and analysis.

What WE can Offer YOU

• We offer all staff access to an excellent pension (TPS/LGPS)
• a generous annual leave entitlement with additional shutdown days over the Christmas period
• staff development opportunities
• free onsite car parking
• a supportive induction programme.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS disclosure, in line with the usual terms and conditions of employment at The Consortium Academy Trust.

We reserve the right to close this listing early therefore early applications are encouraged.