Attendance Officer at Three Rivers Academy

Oxted School; Hersham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated individual to assist the Attendance Manager in improving student attendance. The ideal candidate will help promote the importance of good attendance and support families in ensuring students attend school. The position involves overseeing attendance data and responding to absence inquiries. Training is provided, and alignment with core values focused on student outcomes is essential. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is essential; training will be provided.
• Must align with values: Integrity, Partnership, Advocacy, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration.
• Applicants must provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data inputting for attendance coding.
• Manage telephone calls regarding student absence.
• Promote good attendance to families.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Education

Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Maths and English)

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and motivated individual who is ready to make a real difference in the lives of our students. The ideal candidate will support the Attendance Manager and raise student achievement through actively promoting the importance of good attendance.

35 hours a week, 08.00am to 3.30pm, 39 weeks a year

Key Responsibilities

To play a key role in the development of attendance as part of whole-school improvement. The main aim is to raise student achievement through actively promoting the importance of good attendance.

Under the direction and supervision of the Attendance Manager with accountability for attendance:

• Assist with overseeing the accurate inputting of data to ensure attendance coding on SIMS/Talaxy is correct and meets all deadlines
• Deal with telephone calls regarding student absence together with the subsequent follow up
• Develop a systematic approach to chasing students who are not in school and promoting good attendance to families

What We’re Looking For

• Basic IT skills and understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including Maths and English).
• Alignment with our values: Integrity, Partnership, Advocacy, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration.

Training will be provided, so prior experience is not essential, however an interest in ‘Bringing out the Best’ in every student/pupil in their learning outcomes.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

Equal Opportunity

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Contact Details

HR Team
01932242994
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