Job Description

Attendance Officer

Salary:

EHCC Scale D 26, 918 - 29,616 FTE 21,223 - 23,351 pro rata

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37 hours per week, term time only (41 weeks per year)

Start date:

Summer Term

We are looking to appoint a diligent and committed Attendance Officer to join our "greatly valued" Pastoral Team (Ofsted Inspection, 2024). Our Pastoral Team are central to the progress of all our pupils and the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to work as a crucial part of a thriving and successful team, in a busy office environment focused on ensuring all our pupils are safe, happy and able to achieve their potential.

The successful candidate will work alongside key staff to promote excellent pupil attendance and punctuality. The role will involve recording pupil absence and daily contact with parents and staff. In addition, the post-holder will support and liaise closely with the Attendance Leader and Guidance Managers (Year Leaders) on all matters relating to attendance.

We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent IT skills, specifically data processing and Office 365. Strong organisational skills, along with the ability to work to deadlines, are essential. Candidates should have a good level of literacy and numeracy (equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English) and excellent inter-personal skills.

Previous experience of working in a school is not essential, full training on all our school systems will be provided as part of our staff induction programme.

We offer all our staff:

An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team

An extensive CPD and induction programme

1 personal day per year in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.

Final working hours will be discussed at interview, while finish times can be flexible, candidates will need to be available to start work at 8am.

Please visit our website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies/ for a job description or alternatively email recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk for further details.

Applications should be made using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website. Please note that CVs will not be accepted or considered.

Applicants should apply using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website, together with a Candidate Application Pack: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: Recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role.

Closing Date:

02/10/2025

Interview Date:

Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview

Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

"Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks."

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,918.00-29,616.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person