Sixth Form Attendance Champion

Northgate High School; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free parking

Hot meals on-site

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Northgate High School is seeking an Attendance Administrator to ensure accurate Sixth Form attendance records and to follow up on any non-attendance in collaboration with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form and the pastoral team. The role requires close communication with parents and guardians and meticulous data handling.

You will update the school management system, check registers, and produce weekly and monthly attendance reports for tutors and leaders. A proactive, discreet approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of interaction with students.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and keep knowledge up to date.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good telephone manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to take the initiative.
• The ability to input information accurately.
• Good office skills including Microsoft Office.
• Pleasant manner and enthusiastic.
• Self motivated.
• Tactful and diplomatic.
• Able to observe and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record Sixth Form student attendance accurately and follow up non-attendance.
• Enter known absences into the school management system.
• Check missing registers and follow up where incomplete.
• Ensure class and assembly registers are complete; liaise with Examinations Officer.
• Refer urgent concerns to Line Manager or Pastoral team immediately.
• Communicate with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form/Pastoral to identify safeguarding concerns.
• Send attendance communications to parents/guardians via the messaging service.
• Update systems with health concerns and disseminate information as needed.
• Maintain records and registers to support department administration.
• Prepare weekly and monthly attendance reports for tutors and Sixth Form leaders.
• Distribute attendance letters following protocol.
• Refer persistent non-attendees to Assistant Head of Sixth Form.

Skills

Student interaction

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Teamwork & independence

Initiative

Accurate data input

Microsoft Office

Discretion & confidentiality

Enthusiastic & proactive

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northgate High School is seeking an Attendance Administrator to ensure accurate Sixth Form attendance records and to follow up on any non-attendance in collaboration with Assistant Heads of Sixth Form and the pastoral team. The role requires close communication with parents and guardians and meticulous data handling.

You will update the school management system, check registers, and produce weekly and monthly attendance reports for tutors and leaders. A proactive, discreet approach is essential.