Attendance Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site staff flu vaccinations

School laptops allocated

Job summary

South Wilts Grammar School is seeking an Attendance Officer to complete and monitor attendance data for our students. You will maintain accurate records, produce and analyse data, and communicate with parents regarding absences.

You will work with the Office Manager, Pastoral Deputy Head and teaching staff to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required; SIMS experience is advantageous, with training available.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with SIMS or another student MIS is advantageous, training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate student attendance records and monitor attendance data.
• Produce and analyse attendance reports and data.
• Communicate with parents/carers regarding absences.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

SIMS

Tools

SIMS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the promotion of the current postholder, we are looking for an Attendance Officer to complete and monitor the attendance data for our students. Duties will include maintaining accurate student attendance records; producing and analysing data, and communicating and corresponding with parents/carers regarding absences.

They will work closely with the Office Manager, our Pastoral Deputy Head and Teaching Staff to ensure that all data input is accurate and records are kept securely and confidentially.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to work alone and as part of a team and be proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and able to assist in main school administration and cover reception where needed. A working knowledge of SIMS or another student MIS would be an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate.

What the school offers its staff

Include:

• Committed, motivated and high attaining students
• Teachers Pension Scheme and STPCD/Burgundy Book terms & conditions (for teaching staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and NJC/Green Book terms & conditions (for support staff)
• A confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 support helpline for access to counselling and advice
• ‘Rarely cover’ policy for covering teacher absence; very low levels of staff cover
• An active staff committee who organize regular social events
• A large staff room with plenty of workstations as well as space for socialising
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site staff flu vaccinations
• School laptops allocated to all teachers
• Discounted membership at 5 Rivers Gym & Swimming Pool (conveniently located right next door) as well as all other Wiltshire Council leisure facilities
• On-site canteen and sixth form cafe

Commitment to safeguarding

South Wilts Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of our shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.