Senior Attendance Officer

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Senior Attendance Officer to join Edgar Wood Academy, a new and expanding school that opened in September 2021. This is a key role within the attendance team, where you will lead on all aspects of daily attendance management, including tracking trends, completing first-day phone calls, conducting home visits, issuing penalty notices, attending attendance panels, and referring cases to the Local Authority/Education Welfare Officer when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Edgar Wood Academy at a pivotal stage in our development. The school currently has 630 students across Years 7 to 10 and will continue to grow. We have recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building with stunning views of the local countryside while being conveniently located near several motorway links.

Salary: The post will be paid on support staff salary scale point 25 to 29, currently £35,235 to £38,626 per annum. Actual for term-time only and 37 hours per week is £30,443 - £33,373 per annum.

At Edgar Wood Academy, we are committed to providing students with a rich and engaging educational experience. Our extensive enrichment programme ensures that all students benefit from a curriculum filled with memorable experiences and opportunities for personal growth.

Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership, providing staff with access to a wide range of support, collaboration, and professional development opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Aspire to be an outstanding colleague with a collaborative approach to working within a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the borough.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and enjoyable working environment.
• The resources needed to carry out your role to the highest standards.
• A bespoke professional development programme to support your future career aspirations.

For more information, please visit www.edgarwood.org or www.altusep.com.

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@altusep.com.

Closing date: Monday 20th January 2025.

Interview date: w/c Monday 27th January 2025.

Edgar Wood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position requires an enhanced DBS check. The Altus Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.