Attendance Officer (Rye College)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 37

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 23 May 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Rye College

The Grove

Rye

East Sussex

TN31 7NQ 

Phone:   01797 222545

Email:     Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org

Website: https://www.ryecollege.co.uk/Work-With-Us/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Attendance Officer to join our highly-motivated team at an exciting time in the college’s growth.  

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence. 

Our ideal candidate will: 

• Have experience, or interest, in working as an Attendance Officer. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all students access their education; 
• Be inclusive in their practice with high expectations of all; 
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college;  
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation; 
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour; 
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent; 
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace; 
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and 
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to students’ progress and continual improvement. 

In return, we offer: 

• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful. 
• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve; 
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals; 
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues; 
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;  
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances. 

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.  

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.