Job Description

Job Title: Attendance Officer

Location: Plumstead, South East

Salary: Salary Scale SO1 \xc2\xa329,682 per annum (Actual gross salary)

Job Type: 35 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Term time only plus 2 weeks)

Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

We have a clear vision founded on excellence and justice, with the ambition to offer a world class education to the young people and families of Greenwich. Our recipe to achieve that is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, in a safe and happy environment. Above all, we want our young people to leave school equipped with the powerful knowledge and necessary skills to change the world for the better.

Responsible for Student Attendance Data \xe2\x80\x93 both monitoring and reporting. You will be responsible to the Deputy Head Teacher responsible for student attendance.

Responsibilities include:

• monitoring school attendance and punctuality throughout the school day,
• generating statistics, reports, and alerts.
• assisting with and participating in the development and review of whole school attendance policies.
• communicating with parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Identifying and working with individuals and groups of students, to manage attendance cases and prepare relevant documentation.

To be successful you will need to have excellent administration skills, experience in the use of computerised Management information systems, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will need excellent communication skills to be able to liaise with parents, students, staff and outside agencies in a sensitive and confidential manner. You will also need an understanding of possible interventions to raise attendance and the potential barriers to high attendance that pupils may face.

You will need to have a good level of education including English and Maths GCSE grade C or above.

Knowledge of Safeguarding policy and commitment to Equal Opportunities will be essential.

We can offer you an interesting and varied role, the opportunity to work with supportive and friendly colleagues, and opportunities for further professional development.

Closing Date: Friday 15 September at noon.

To Apply please visit our website and apply online. Alternatively, contact the HR Team

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post.

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Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Attendance Officer, Bursary Scheme Officer, Bursary Officer, DBS Officer, College Administrator, Administration Assistant, Business Support, Business Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Support may also be considered for this role.

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