School Attendance and Inclusion Administrator in Okehampton

Role Overview

Providing administrative and organisational support to the school that will involve dealing with sensitive and confidential information regarding staff and pupils. It is essential to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in relation to all school matters. To ensure the smooth day to day operation of the administrative service to the school. Maintaining and devising efficient and effective processes and procedures including overseeing and monitoring the use of school systems. Coordinating, preparing, and issuing communication with parents and staff within the school as required. Supporting the Principal with compliance processes such as the Single Central Record and Health and Safety.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team. The Promise School is a Specialist SEMH school with around 90 students in Key Stages 2 to 4. Our mission is to make a positive difference to the life chances of all learners who attend our school. Through our committed and caring approach, we will engage every learner via creative, individualised learning which enables them to gain the academic, social, emotional and independence skills to achieve in learning and in life. Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, alongside The Promise School. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals. The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement. Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning. We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world. Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking - In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Why Choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be. The role will be based at The Promise School but it is expected there will be occasional travel to other Trust educational settings and offices.

Data Protection and Trust Policies

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Records Retention Policy
• Personal Data Breach Procedure
• Employee Code of Conduct
• E-safety Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Use of Personal Devices Policy

Duty of Confidentiality

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional Disclosure Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974-

Equality and Diversity

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.