Attendance Officer - Darwen, United Kingdom - Appoint-Ed Support Staff Ltd

Appoint-Ed Support Staff Ltd

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Darwen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you an Attendance Assistant, Attendance Administrator or Attendandc Officer ready for a more a senior role?

Are you looking for a permanent role in the Darwen (BB3) area?

Are you proactive, organised, and analytical?

Do you want more training and development in 2023?

Is it important for you to work in a motivated team that genuinely enjoy coming to work?

Within a well-respected school at the heart of the community?

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

I am working with Aldridge Education to find a Permanent Attendance Officer to join their team at Darwen Vale High School.

Aldridge Education have a great reputation as an employer who invests in training and development.

Darwen Vale High School has a supportive staff culture; staff turnover is low as people tend to stay at the school for the majority of their career.

You will manage an Attendance Assistant and together you will accurately work to improve pupil attendance With support from the Assistant Headteacher you will create and follow a multi approach attendance strategy.

Training will be provided, and you will benefit from the trust's excellent development programme, "Growing Together".

This role would suit someone with school attendance experience who wants to work in a friendly, well-run school that prioritises actively improving pupil attendance.

You will benefit from an exceptional local authority pension and the opportunity to build a career in a growing organisation.

Important Details:

37hours per week Monday to Friday
Term time and INSET days plus 1 week (40 weeks per year)
Actual Salary £24,463 £26,483 (SCP 1923)
Outstanding pension with 18.6% employer contributions
Based at one site
Investment in training and development
Free parking

Duties of the Attendance Officer:

Provide a high standard of operational support to the attendance service
Ensure the attendance module of the Management Information System is maintained to ensure an effective process is in place for the storage and retrieval of attendance and punctuality information
Ensure absences are correctly recorded and correct procedures adhered to
Provide information on attendance figures, procedures, and compliance in a timely manner prior, during, and following the audit visit
Produce an attendance and punctuality dashboard which showing trends for various groups over time
Ensure the Attendance Assistant produces weekly attendance and punctuality visuals for display
Ensure the Attendance Assistant produces information on an agreed schedule for the issuing of awards in line with the school rewards policy
Provide information and participate in discussions on attendance
Lead on weekly attendance meetings with Pastoral leads and hold actions to account
Contribute towards strategies to raise attendance figures
Ensure accurate recording of casework
Attend and give evidence in Magistrates court as required by the LA
Engage parent/carer(s) directly, often in their own homes, using a range of skills to enable them to understand and fulfil their legal responsibilities regarding their child's attendance
Process all 'Absence Request forms' in liaison with the Assistant PrincipalWork with the Assistant Principal to agree, if appropriate, requests for parttime timetable.
Support key pupils during exam periods to ensure their attendance
Track attendance of vulnerable groups in liaison with pastoral staff to ensure good attendance
Initiate a clear action plan if attendance falls below expectations
Consult with other agencies and staff to ensure the student's needs are met
Support the CAF process, being the lead professional in some cases
Represent the School at Child Protection Conferences as required
Refer cases to the Safeguarding Officer and work with relevant teams for the protection of children
Produce case files and admin support for Governor's attendance panels
Conduct 'Home visits' in line with Lone Working policy, keeping records
Produce and maintain all records relating to attendance
Act as a line manager as required by the Principal
Support and line manage the Attendance Assistant to improve attendance

Experience and Qualifications of the Attendance Officer:

Educated to at least GCSE standard including Maths and English
Grade C/5 or above
Experience working in a school environment
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, Power Point)
Willingness to take required training including L3 Safeguarding and Basic First Aid
Proactive approach to the role
Good analytical skills
Ability to communicate verbally with, and write reports for Leadership, Governors and agencies

- 'Warm firm' approach hearing the views of all

Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels
Selfawareness and love of learning
Excellent communication skills: accurate, concise, warm, and clear
Strong organisational skills and time management, able to adjust and prioritise
Familiar with school MIS (SIMS, BROMCOM, Arbor)
Producing statistical data in a variety of formats
Experience of working with students and their families to raise attendance
Experience in an education welfare role

An Advantage but not Essential:

NVQ Level 2/3 in Business Administration
Experience of preparing statements for court and giving verbal evidence in court
Working as part of an Admissions Team
Experience of working in a child protection capacity and attending child protection conferences

Are you the Attendance Officer DVHS are searching for?

If so, let's talk.
**Please send your CV via this ad or call the Appoint-Ed office and speak with Kellie.