Attendance & Welfare Officer – Schools

Harris Academy Clapham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Harris Academy Clapham is seeking two Attendance Officers to join our dedicated academy team. The role involves oversight of student attendance, input and analysis of attendance data, and collaboration with welfare staff and parents to support pupils.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent, strong MS Office and MIS skills, knowledge of attendance codes, and significant experience in inner-city schools or similar educational settings.

Qualifications

• Qualifications to degree standard or equivalent.
• Sound Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Knowledge of Management Information Systems for input and export of student attendance data, including training in relation to attendance and report generation.
• Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families.
• Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course.
• Knowledge of a range of attendance codes and when they can be used.
• Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Three years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment.
• Experience of working with Academy welfare officer.
• Experience of meeting with parents/carers formally and informally.
• Experience of managing attendance systems.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour.

Skills

MS Office

MIS attendance data input/export

Attendance policies knowledge

Liaison with agencies

First aid knowledge

Attendance codes knowledge

Social issues awareness

3 years inner-city school experience

Collaboration with welfare officer

Meeting with parents/carers

Managing attendance systems

Experience in similar role

Working with challenging behaviour

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Management Information Systems (MIS) for attendance data

Job description

Harris Academy Clapham is seeking two Attendance Officers to join our dedicated academy team. The role involves oversight of student attendance, input and analysis of attendance data, and collaboration with welfare staff and parents to support pupils.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent, strong MS Office and MIS skills, knowledge of attendance codes, and significant experience in inner-city schools or similar educational settings.