Attendance and Pupil Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

Role: Attendance and Pupil Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

Pay Scale: Grade D (Point 7-10)

Actual starting salary per annum at Grade D Point 7 – £19,633.46

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (8 months in the first instance)

Fixed Term Start Date: 4 November 2024    Fixed Term End Date: 30 June 2025

Hours: 34 hours per week, term time only

Closing Date: 30 September 2024 (10am)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Attendance and Pupil Development Officer to provide a wide range of administrative tasks in the school attendance office. The successful candidate will be required to provide co-ordination and support, with specific responsibility for pupil attendance and the administration of our rewards and sanctions system of behaviour management.

Previous experience of working within a school would be an advantage. However, full training and support will be provided for the specific responsibilities. Working alongside experienced staff, you will build up knowledge and develop many transferable skills.

You will be joining a vibrant community, where you will be instrumental in supporting the School. This pivotal role will be fulfilled by a candidate who is able to demonstrate:

• Excellent administration skills with a high level of attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships

• The ability to prioritise and organise time effectively and work with minimum supervision

• A high level of confidentiality, discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy

• The ability to remain calm and controlled under the pressures of working in a demanding office environment

Mossley Hollins High School is an Associate Member of the Tame River Educational Trust which has one mission and three core educational purposes. We eagerly anticipate meeting applicants who share our values and would love to work with our staff and students to achieve our mission and purposes. By joining us you will be part of a family of great schools in which to learn, teach and belong and will have direct access to our Teaching and Curriculum Institute with its highly regarded Professional Development Pathway where you will find some of the best and most practical training and support available. Opportunities for career development, including into teaching, will be made available for colleagues in our Trust schools.