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Attendance Officer Derby, England

Derby City Council

Full Time Derby, England 23620 - 25409 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Application closing date

25/09/2023

Working Pattern

Term time

Salary

Grade E sc10-14, £23,620 - £25,409 pro rata

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School Support

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Job description

The Odyssey Collaborative Trust

Hours: 2-3 days per week (negotiable hours), term time only plus INSET days

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Oakwood Junior School, Holbrook Road, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0DD

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 25th September 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Starting date: ASAP

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly motivated Attendance Officer who will be committed to promoting and maintaining high levels of attendance/punctuality and to work with families to support good attendance in our school.

The successful candidate will play a key part in the continual development of the monitoring and tracking of student attendance, promoting positive attitudes to pupils and their families towards education and ensuring that parents are made fully aware of their statutory responsibilities, particularly where there is persistent absence. This role will include making home visits and attending meetings both at school and off site.

You will be involved in:

Ensuring information is stored securely.

Complete paperwork for all attendance related issues.

Write attendance reports.

Request medical letters when necessary.

Monitor absences and investigate unexplained absences accordingly.

Updating attendance and absence on our management system

We are looking for someone who has:

NVQ3 or equivalent, or equivalent level of experience.

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and an appreciation of the implications of the Data Protection Act.

Ability to relate well to children and adults in a variety of situations.

Empathy in difficult situations and ability to agree appropriate outcomes.

Able to operate effectively as a part of a team and with minimum supervision

Our Mission Statement: 'Every Child is a Learner and Can Achieve’ represents our attitude to the support we endeavour to offer each and every pupil in our care.

Oakwood Junior School joined ‘Odyssey Collaborative Trust’ in 2021 and networks closely with the other six schools in the Trust. We provide education for pupils of all abilities and we pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ethos.

Oakwood Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy on our website using the following link: https://www.oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/policies

As this post is regulated activity, successful appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and relevant recruitment checks that comply with guidance in the most recent version of Keeping Children Safe in Education document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-ineducation-2

We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.

For an application form please visit our website Vacancies | Odyssey Collaborative Trust (odysseyct.org.uk). Please return the completed application form and a covering letter to the school via email to [email protected] or send in to the address above.

Closing date: Monday 25th September 2023 at 12noon (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by email/phone call). Interview date: TBC. As this position is designated as a “Regulated Activity” references will be sought in advance of an interview.

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