Attendance Officer
How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.
Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If you are successful in being shortlisted for this position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration formTo find out more about the application process for working with children, young people and adults at risk visit https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/policies-relating-job-applications/applications-work-those-risk
The Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board (BFSB) oversees the safety and well-being of children in Bracknell Forest - https://bracknellforestsafeguarding.org.uk/
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.
Disability - We are a Disability Symbol User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
We will make reasonable adjustments to help a person with a disability through the application & selection process and, if successful, to assist you in carrying out the duties of your job.
Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess whether you have any medical problems that may affect your ability to undertake the role. If necessary reasonable adjustments or modifications will be suggested to assist you in carrying out the duties of the job.
References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.
Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.
Holly Spring Primary School is looking to appoint a highly reliable and efficient Attendance Officer with a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and achievement. Your role will be to provide support to help the school raise achievement by improving school attendance and punctuality. Please see the job description for full details of the role.
The School is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community. Our school serves a diverse student population, and we are proud of the relationships we build with our families and wider community. We are proud of our site, which has a forest learning area, extensive playing fields and large, spacious classrooms.
As a critical member of our support team, you'll play a vital role in:
- Improving student attendance:Ensuring our school meets statutory obligations and targets and maintaining the accurate records needed for this.
- Monitoring daily attendance and punctuality across the school.
- Identifying patterns of absence and lateness.
- Supporting attendance meetings and action plans.
- Driving school improvement: Contributing to the overall success of our school.
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Experiencein the role from working in a school or similar setting.
- Strong organisational skills:Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively, maintaining good attention to detail and working calmly and sensitively under pressure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills:Clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, being able to respond appropriately to diverse and sometimes challenging situations. Confidence when dealing with parents and external agencies
- Technical proficiency:Good IT skills and the ability to use various software applications.
We can offer you:
- a supportive and caring environment, with a welcoming and collaborative team.
- a forward-thinking school
- a commitment to continued professional development
- Term-time working, supporting work/life balance.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible. This is a part time, permanent position, with some flexibility around the hours open for mutual agreement.
The hours are 9.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday, term time only plus inset days as required.
If you would like any further information or would like to speak to someone about the post, please email Liz Baker (School Business Manager) l.baker@hsprimary.uk. Visits are encouraged and welcomed.
The closing date is the 6th February at 12pm and interviews will take place by mutual agreement.
Applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible.