Bowlee Park Community Primary School's Governing Board is appointing an Attendance Officer to run the school's day-to-day attendance systems and raise pupil attendance levels. The post centres on tracking attendance, handling daily administration and tackling individual cases, working with families, teachers and external agencies on whole-school strategies. It is term-time only at 37 hours a week, with a pastoral ethos and some travel required. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the school wants the post filled as soon as possible.
What the job involves
- Take responsibility for day-to-day attendance systems and processes
- Monitor and track pupil attendance
- Co-ordinate the daily administration of attendance
- Identify and address individual attendance issues
- Work with pupils, parents and teachers to improve attendance and punctuality
- Develop and implement strategies to boost attendance rates
- Work with senior staff and external agencies on whole-school attendance strategies
- Build positive, caring relationships with families, supporting those who need help most
- Travel as part of the role
What’s required
Experience
- Skills and experience relevant to the post
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of school systems
- Understanding of factors affecting non-school attendance
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Competent in a range of IT packages
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Exceptionally well organised and able to meet strict deadlines
- Works effectively in partnership with pupils, parents, staff and governors
- Prepared to travel as part of duties
What’s offered
- PAM Assist
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
