Attendance Officer

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Grade 5

37 hours Per Week

39 Weeks Per Year

Pro Rata: £21,733 - £24,051

Full-Time Equivalent: £25,183 - £27,269

We are seeking to appoint a member of support staff who shares our school values of Kindness, Respect, Commitment and Inclusivity.

We are seeking to recruit an Attendance Officer to promote, in conjunction with other key school staff, to reduce levels of absence and work with children and families to promote high levels of attendance. The postholder will work as part of a small attendance team and alongside the pastoral team on a day-to-day basis.

To work alongside the Attendance Intervention Lead and team to record, monitor and improve whole school attendance in liaison with pastoral staff. To work with the Attendance Intervention Lead in being proactive to address issues of poor student attendance, with the aim of improving the overall school percentage. To follow the local authority child missing in education procedures to ensure compliance at all times.

We would like to hear from candidates who are:

• Committed to High Quality Inclusive Practice
• Committed to Safeguarding and the Wellbeing of our school community
• Able to motivate and inspire students to achieve excellence.
• Energetic with a can-do attitude
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders
• Committed to contributing to the personal development of every child.

In return, we will offer you:

• High quality induction
• Friendly and supportive staff
• Commitment to support your professional development
• Attractive pension plan
• Opportunity for additional paid duties
• Flexible start / finish times considered
• Free Gym facilities
• Active and well-funded staff wellbeing group
• Ample free onsite staff parking facilities

Closing date: Friday 8th August, Noon.

You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. References can be requested after appointment if requested

Interview date: Wednesday 13th August.

Interviews will take place soon after this date.

Our school community places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants for all posts will be subject to stringent vetting including online searches for shortlisted candidates.

The Whitby High School is an equal opportunities employer.

For further information regarding this role, please contact whitby@whitbyhs.cheshire.sch.uk