Attendance Information Officer

Thomas Middlecott Academy is now recruiting for an Attendance Information Officer- this post could be your next career opportunity!

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents .

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

Permanent, Term Time, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

• To maintain accurate and up to date attendance/lateness records both manually and electronically and to ensure ongoing monitoring of attendance for all children to promote good attendance across the school.
• Administer a daily attendance and punctuality check each morning and support following up the daily absences by telephone/message or other means including checking the school answerphone for absence messages and record appropriately on the MIS (Bromcom).
• Process and record children who arrive late, leave during the school day and those who are collected late after the end of the school day.
• Process applications for any leave/special absence of children in liaison with the AWC/Senior Leaders and Headteacher.
• To engage with, attend and provide information for focal meetings with leaders responsible for key cohorts of students e.g., SEND, disadvantaged.
• Regularly meet with AWC to review attendance and punctuality data.
• To ensure, alongside SLT, that staff complete registers accurately and in a timely way in line with statutory regulations and to ensure that any discrepancies are amended.
• Check and follow-up any missing or anomalous marks in registers
• Input attendance data onto school MIS and generate reports as required
• To administer Fixed Penalty Notices.
• To ensure attendance / punctuality letters are consistently sent out through collaboration with the AWC.
• To attend Attendance Panel meetings and take minutes.
• To make/receive ‘phone calls to/from parents regarding absence of students from school.
• To deal with student enquiries efficiently and in a pleasant and courteous manner.?
• To maintain accurate and up to date records of attendance in line with legislation.
• To carry out full, accurate and up to date administration of letters, files or other documentation for attendance.
• Assist AWC with targeted home visits /meetings and any attendance/punctuality data that may be required to support case work.?
• Liaise with Data & Exams Officer to ensure Attendance and Assessment records are accurate and up to date in conjunction with the Trust Assessment calendar.?
• Regularly attend CPD around the use of Bromcom.
• Work with colleagues to raise MCAS uptake with parents.

Salary and Benefits

• NJC7 £25,584.00 FTE, £22,472.43 pro rata per annum
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

What we are looking for:

• Educated to NVQ level 3 / 4 or equivalent.
• The ability to write to a good standard of literacy to include excellent record keeping skills.
• Attention to detail in recording events, discussions and the voice of the child.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, especially with students, parents, school staff.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust () has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, and Cups, , volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on 'apply here'

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.