Attendance Officer

Oakwood Primary Academy; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Great resources

Job summary

Oakwood Primary Academy in Eastbourne is seeking a dynamic Attendance Officer to join our friendly team. The role is permanent, part-time, term-time plus one week, working 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday to Friday, to support pupil attendance and record-keeping.

You will work with pupils, families and colleagues to promote excellent attendance, assist with admissions, and safeguard and promote positive outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Experience in attendance administration in schools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and a team player.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Manage pupil attendance records and reporting.
• Maintain accurate absence data and support admissions.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to promote attendance.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

Attendance administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Attendance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team.

This role is offered on a permanent, part-time, term-time only plus one week basis working 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday.

This is an important role within the school, supporting the effective management of pupil attendance. You will work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to promote excellent attendance, maintain accurate records, and support the admissions process.

We would love to hear from you if:

1. you have previous experience in attendance administration in schools
2. you have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
3. you have strong communication and interpersonal skills
4. you are confident in building positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues
5. you are able to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
6. you are enthusiastic, proactive and committed to working as part of a team
7. you are committed to safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

1. A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determinationand Achievement’at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
5. The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
7. Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support