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Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Carr Hill High School

Lancashire

  • £22,092 - £24,452 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
NJC Green Book T&C's plus benefits including Local Government Pensions, Simply Health Cashback; Cycle to Work Scheme; Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; Regular CPD.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
10 October 2024

Job overview

Carr Hill High School seek to appoint an Attendance Officer to support the school in playing a leading and proactive role in the management of day to day procedures to improve school attendance and helping young people to achieve. This position is term time only working 39 weeks per year. The actual salary is £22,092.35 to £24,452.95 per annum.

 

The Job:

  • Be responsible for the compilation of all attendance data for SLT, Governing Body, The Trust, external agencies and internal school purposes.
  • Initiate legal Interventions for prosecution through the completion of chronologies and gathering evidence to complete and submit legal paperwork for, FPN’s and LI to a Court officer in accordance with DfE guidance. 
  • Act as first point of contact for students arriving late at school
  • Monitoring the performance of the school against the school’s attendance targets


What are the job requirements?

  • English and Maths A*-C or equivalent
  • Ability to relate well to young people and to understand their needs
  • Understands the need for effective relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
  • Ability to maintain a professional manner in difficult situations
  • Good communication skills
  • Effective use of ICT in management and data handling
  • Ability to inspire and motivate students and peers


About Carr Hill High School:

Carr Hill is situated in the market town of Kirkham in the Fylde, just over a mile from exit 3 of the M55 and with very easy transport links from a wide radius in the north west of England. Kirkham is just 9 miles from the coastal town of Lytham St Annes and an easy drive to the Lake District or Trough of Bowland. Kirkham is also served by Kirkham and Wesham train station.

 

The school is 11-16 and has an average of 180 students in each year group. Students come from over 25 different primary schools though there are a core group of feeder schools. Historically there are a significant number of army families due to the proximity of the barracks at Weeton which will have a new regiment in summer 2024. As the only state school in the immediate area, Carr Hill is a truly comprehensive school with a wide range of ability and social background.

 

We aim high at Carr Hill and expect high standards of behaviour and academic effort from all our pupils. We believe in encouraging our pupils to take responsibility for their actions, decisions and their future education to foster a culture of commitment to lifelong learning. We believe every pupil is an individual that can achieve extraordinary goals and we work hard for them to achieve these; however, we expect our pupils to work even harder for their future. This is their responsibility that we will support them with every step of the way.


At Carr Hill our mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on pursuing excellence, we strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential, through our Carr Hill values of ‘Commitment, Aspiration, Resilience and Respect.’


We are committed to the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning alongside the highest possible academic, personal and moral standards. This commitment is built upon a shared belief in hard work, self-reflection and a culture of respect and support for others. 


We expose our pupils to culture beyond their experience to build opportunities and develop a strong sense of self-worth and humility to make positive contributions now, and in the future, to the communities to which they belong.

 

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.


Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed. 


Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

  • Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
  • Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Access to government pension schemes.
  • Free parking.
  • Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
  • Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
  • Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources. 


Incomplete application forms will not be shortlisted, if you need to discuss a reason for being unable to complete a section, please contact the recruitment team HR@ept-uk.com


We warmly welcome a visit to the school or an informal conversation prior to application. Please contact jharrison@carrhill-ept.com


Please be advised, as part of due diligence checks, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Safeguarding Information

The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. 


Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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About Carr Hill High School

Carr Hill is situated in the market town of Kirkham in the Fylde, just over a mile from exit 3 of the M55 and with very easy transport links from a wide radius in the north west of England. Kirkham is just 9 miles from the coastal town of Lytham St Annes and an easy drive to the Lake District or Trough of Bowland. Kirkham is also served by Kirkham and Wesham train station.

The school is 11-16 and has an average of 180 students in each year group. Students come from over 25 different primary schools though there are a core group of feeder schools. Historically there are a significant number of army families due to the proximity of the barracks at Weeton which will have a new regiment in summer 2024. As the only state school in the immediate area, Carr Hill is a truly comprehensive school with a wide range of ability and social background.

We aim high at Carr Hill and expect high standards of behaviour and academic effort from all our pupils. We believe in encouraging our pupils to take responsibility for their actions, decisions and their future education to foster a culture of commitment to lifelong learning. We believe every pupil is an individual that can achieve extraordinary goals and we work hard for them to achieve these; however, we expect our pupils to work even harder for their future. This is their responsibility that we will support them with every step of the way.

At Carr Hill our mission is to provide a high-quality education that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow. With a focus on pursuing excellence, we strive to create an inclusive environment where every student can achieve their full potential, through our Carr Hill values of ‘Commitment, Aspiration, Resilience and Respect.’

We are committed to the pursuit of outstanding teaching and learning alongside the highest possible academic, personal and moral standards. This commitment is built upon a shared belief in hard work, self-reflection and a culture of respect and support for others.

We expose our pupils to culture beyond their experience to build opportunities and develop a strong sense of self-worth and humility to make positive contributions now, and in the future, to the communities to which they belong.

As a staff member of Carr Hill High School, you will be able to take advantage of the staff benefits available through the EPT.

If you have any questions about our school, or the role itself, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

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