Attendance Manager

Required: January 2025. 

We are looking to recruit a self-motivated, well organised and friendly person to join us as our Attendance Officer to ensure high attendance of pupils across the school. You will be working closely with the Assistant Head with responsibility for attendance. 

This role is likely to suit an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, looking to develop in a school environment. You should have experience of using data to support and drive improvements. Experience in a similar role is advantageous. 

Candidates should have excellent ICT, telephone and research skills and have experience of working in a busy and demanding environment. You will need to enjoy working with young people, be flexible, have a positive approach and be able to manage time to meet deadlines. 

The role involves interactions with senior leaders, students, staff, parents and the wider community. You will need to be able to communication clearly and positively and have a commitment to children’s wellbeing. This role offers an opportunity to play a significant part in our wonderful inclusive school community. 

We are justifiably proud of our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement which recognised our positive learning environment, caring community and ‘strong culture of safeguarding’. Our students “conduct themselves in a calm and orderly manner around school and behave well in lessons” (Ofsted, June 2022). Our high aspirations for all students were recognised by Ofsted through our commitment to provide an exceptional education for all our students.  

A key strength of Caterham High is our community. We are a values-driven community that upholds five core values as part of “The Caterham Way”: Believe, Connect, Innovate, Persevere, and Excel. These values serve as a guiding force for both staff and students, shaping the culture and environment of the school. As an East London school, we celebrate our diversity rigorously promoting inclusivity and equality.  

We look to provide development and training opportunities for all staff. Appropriate training and guidance will be provided for this post holder so that they can fulfil all aspects of the role.  

Caterham High School is well-equipped and has good facilities.  We also have two Provisions: one for Deaf children and one for children with Autism. We believe that our facilities are an essential component of our students' education, and we take pride in maintaining them to a high standard.  

Our staff are well known as friendly and welcoming. The senior team seeks to support good health and wellbeing for all staff, including consideration for flexible working. There are staff activities such as football, badminton and textiles. Staff have free access to our fitness suite and free parking. 

Please visit the website to find further information and videos about Caterham High.  

Completed application forms should be e-mailed to recruitment@ecaterham.net by Tuesday 31st December 2024 

Interviews will be scheduled during the week beginning Monday 6th January 2025.  

However, please note, the school will assess applications immediately on application and reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date, and/or shortlist via online activities. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   

Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance. 

In accordance with KCSiE, Safer Recruitment Guidelines and Data Protection Guidelines, we reserve the right to use social media as part of our recruitment processes. Further details are available from the LGA guidance note. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the school.