Attendance Officer - Warwickshire, United Kingdom - Aylesford School Warwick

Aylesford School Warwick

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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Attendance Officer Vacancy
Aylesford School Warwick is a forward thinking and exciting educational environment. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our students and our community.

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, diligent and motivated individual to join our pastoral team, reporting into our Director of Pastoral Care.

You will also work closely with the Director of Safeguarding, HoY's, and Pastoral Support Officers.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 07.45am - 3.45pm and Friday 07.45am - 3.15pm. Which includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break, term time only plus teacher training days (39 weeks per annum)

_ These hours are negotiable however the post holder must be on-site by 08.30am at the latest
_

Salary Scale:
Grade F, (Points 7-10) £22, £24,054.00 per annum which equates to an actual salary of
£19,073.04 per annum
This position is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract in the first instance, to be renewed annually.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Core Purpose

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Be responsible for recording accurately all attendance data for Secondary Phase and reasons for pupil's absence on a daily basis including:
Chasing N Codes. Managing the input of late student attendees.

- 'First day calling' procedures through the Synergy software package; liaising with parents to notify of absent students

Check online registration of students at alternative provisions
Clarifying any staff inaccuracies of registers
Working alongside the Primary Phase's Office Manager in respect of Primary absences.
Building relationships with parents/carers and having sensitive conversations where required
Update SYNERGY (internal database) with attendance related information received from form tutors and HoYs.
Support HoYs and Senior Leaders in advising the school on all matters relating to attendance.
Manage school correspondence in respect of attendance, issuing letters and liaising with Senior Leaders and HoYs as appropriate, completing appropriate 'leave of absence' paperwork for Warwickshire Attendance Service (WAS) & making referrals
Undertake SYNERGY/ Attendance training when appropriate
Undertake other routine procedures; assist in completing all statutory data returns
Ensure the careful, confidential and secure handling and processing of information
Work with the Director of Safeguarding to coordinate safe and well checks for absent students
Ensure that other office staff are trained on attendance procedures in case of absence

General
All members of the school staff are expected to:

Work towards and support the school's vision and objectives
Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students
Work within the school's Health and Safety Policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance and conduct, and positive courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and guests.
Engage actively in the performance review process
Adapt to the needs and pressures of the moment
Adhere to school policies and procedures as set out in the staff handbook or other documentation that is available to staff
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues
Participate in meetings with colleagues in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post
Be responsible for your own professional development
Carry out other tasks as reasonably directed by your line manager and/or head teacher
Carry out any domestic office duties as required
FAO Samantha Hughes, HR Officer & Headteacher's PA, Aylesford School & Sixth Form College, Tapping Way, Warwick, CV34 6XR

Closing date is 09.00am Monday 27 February 2023

Start Date:
ASAP
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