Attendance Officer

Heston Community School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant community school in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated School Attendance Officer to monitor pupil attendance and support families. This role involves working closely with students and staff, conducting home visits, and maintaining attendance records to ensure positive attendance habits. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential, with professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Motivated, organised, and compassionate individual.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Ability to support pupils and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track pupil attendance daily.
• Work closely with pupils, families, and staff.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Support school's safeguarding procedures.
• Promote a culture of high expectations.

Job description

The School is seeking to appoint a motivated, organised, and compassionate School Attendance Officer to help support pupils and families, promote positive attendance habits, and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. Working with the Attendance Manager, the key responsibilities will include:

• Monitor and track pupil attendance daily.
• Work closely with pupils, families, and staff to overcome barriers to attendance.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and produce attendance reports.
• Support the school's safeguarding procedures.
• Promote a culture of high expectations and excellent attendance.

Heston Community School is a successful, vibrant, happy and oversubscribed school where 'Pupils speak proudly about 'Hestonian values', such as kindness, honesty, resilience and equality. These values are embedded in the day-to-day life of the school. They provide a shared language for teachers and pupils, inspiring them to be the best that they can be. As a result, pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exceptional. [OFSTED December 2022] 'Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and listen carefully to teachers' explanations. This has a very positive effect on their learning. They enjoy warm and positive relationships among themselves and with their teachers.' [OFSTED December 2022]

We are now seeking to appoint an individual who shares our passion for learning and our determination to change lives through the education we provide. We place great store on staff development, at all levels with an extensive programme of professional development, offering a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential within and beyond Heston. We believe that schools can and do make a difference; change lives and, that the most important asset in any school, is its staff. The success of Heston Community School is due to its dedicated, committed, experienced and enthusiastic staff. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references.

Contact Details

Please email Sonia Dosanjh ([e-mail]) if you require any further information or you would like to arrange a visit.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the School.