Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer

Required as soon as possible

Grade: BB05 (Salary Point 13-17)

FTE Salary: £28,163 to £30,060 Actual: £24,182 to £25,811

Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time + 5 days

We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active, dedicated person to join our pastoral team as an Attendance Officer. This is a key role and you will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance, ensuring that all students have the best opportunity to succeed.

St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The post holder will be based at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington but will be expected to attend off site meetings and regularly undertake home visits where required.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, it is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted: 

·        “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”

·        “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”

·        “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”

·        “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”

·        “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

In order to support the school moving forward in this key area, we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.  

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following: 

·        A competitive salary

·        Access to training and support

·        Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)

·        Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).

·        Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing

·        Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme 

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact HR@stbb.org.uk on 01670 822795. 

Application packs, including job description and person specification for the post are available by accessing the Academy’s website: https://www.st-benetbiscop.org.uk/vacancies Applications from all denominations are welcome.  

Completed applications should be sent to HR@stbb.org.uk for the attention of Mr Shepherd, Headteacher.

Closing date for applications: by noon Monday 25th November 2024 

We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date so we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.