At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage attendance records, analyse data, and engage with students and families to boost attendance.
- Company: St John’s Marlborough, a supportive school in a beautiful setting.
- Benefits: Professional development, excellent pension, free parking, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Join a motivated team and enjoy career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by promoting regular attendance and academic success.
- Qualifications: Essential qualifications as per the person specification.
The predicted salary is between 33874 - 41402 £ per year.
About St John’s Marlborough
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on Granham Hill, St John’s Marlborough is where young people aged 11-18 are challenged and supported to become confident, capable adults ready for their next steps in life. We’re proud to serve the communities of Marlborough and surrounding villages with a relentless focus on high aspirations and outstanding outcomes for every student. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an exceptional learning environment, whilst our distinct and ambitious Sixth Form welcomes both existing students and those joining us from other schools. As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attendance Administration and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date attendance records, process absence information, produce attendance reports and correspondence, and ensure all attendance-related administration is completed efficiently and in line with school policies and procedures.
- Attendance Monitoring and Improvement: Work collaboratively with the relevant Assistant Heads of Year (AHOY) to monitor and analyse student attendance and punctuality, identify patterns of absence and implement appropriate interventions to improve attendance.
- Student and Family Engagement: Build positive and effective relationships with students, parents and carers to identify and address barriers to regular attendance and punctuality.
- Partnership Working and Support: Work collaboratively with pastoral, safeguarding, external agencies and teaching staff to promote a positive attendance culture and support students to achieve their full academic potential.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role. Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Benefits
- Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Supportive colleagues and SLT
- Eager and motivated students
- Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Eye Tests
- Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
- Flexible Family Friendly Policies
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
Attendance Support Officer in Marlborough employer: St John's Marlborough
St John's Marlborough is an excellent employer that values community engagement and offers a supportive work culture for its staff. With flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth, employees can take pride in contributing to the safety and maintenance of school facilities while making a positive impact on the local community. The school's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
