Attendance Officer

Wadham School – Vacancy

ATTENDANCE OFFICER

30.00 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

Hours 8.30 AM – 3.00 PM

Salary Scale: Grade 14 Pt. 4-6  Actual salary £16,047- £16,588

Deadline for applications is 9:00 AM on Monday 22nd July 2024

Starting ASAP after closing date 

We have an opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our team. Since the educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 300 new students and over 40 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of nearly 800 learners across Years 7-13.

As we now continue to increase the number of students at Wadham School we are seeking more colleagues to become part of our journey to help grow capacity in delivering exceptional teaching, learning and pastoral care for our students. 

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: 

• Work with accuracy and efficiency in registering our students in a fast-paced environment to ensure that all students are safeguarded
• Follow the school’s ‘First Day Contact’ policy and represent the school as the point of contact for all absences, speaking with parents/carers
• Maintain accurate systems and reports (Using Arbor systems)
• Assist in improving student attendance and support engagement into education
• Undertake home and school visits as designated by the Educational Welfare Officer
• Liaise with colleagues and support child protection, with regular update training where required

You are likely to be someone who: 

• Can engage with students and their families to build a strong, trusting and reliable link to the school, upholding policies and promoting student welfare
• Can create professional letters to parents/carers seeking explanations to unauthorised absences and follow up in a timely manner
• Works well on own initiative and thrives within a small and supportive team
• Remains calm and professional at all times
• Is punctual, reliable and enjoys a busy and energetic workplace

 Wadham School can offer you: 

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch

For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.