Attendance Officer - Term Time

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Attendance Officer to join the busy and friendly Upton Junior School office team, with potential to take on more responsibility in the future.

The successful candidate will have:

• A level 3 administrative qualification or proven administrative experience.
• Experience of using pupil databases, from inputting accurate data to running reports for accurate information for senior leaders.
• Experience of a similar role in a school setting or equivalent.
• Experience of using Microsoft 365 including Microsoft applications in a professional capacity.
• Proven accuracy with spelling and grammar.
• A first aid certificate or be willing to attend training as a first aider.

This is an essential administrative role within the school office and therefore excellent organisation, communication and ICT skills are essential.

• Tracking and monitoring the attendance of our pupils and taking steps to address absence.
• Liaising with families regarding attendance matters.
• Writing letters to families about persistent absences and lates.
• Producing attendance reports to share with our leadership team.
• Implementing attendance policies to ensure compliance with the DfE guidelines on attendance.
• Responding to holiday requests/leave of absence from families as directed by our Head of School.

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

40 working weeks per year (term time plus INSET and 1 week)

Kent Scheme B

Permanent

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Leonie Roke, prior to interview to arrange an appointment to meet our wonderful office team.

The Viking Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Viking Academy Trust is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Viking Academy Trust also embraces and cultivates an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.