Responsibilities
- Assisting ALGs in managing and developing attendance and punctuality policies
- Daily monitoring and follow‑up of attendance and punctuality records
- Participating in the late desk and follow‑up of detentions
- Contacting parents or carers of absent students at agreed times and recording reasons for absence
- Making early calls and visits for children in care or students on the vulnerable list
- Co‑ordinating home visits with the Academy Welfare Manager as required
- Sending letters to parents regarding attendance matters on instruction of the Academy Welfare Manager
- Maintaining the smooth operation of the computerised registration system
- Entering accurate daily attendance information into the system
- Establishing reasons for absences through telephone calls, letters and home visits
- Preparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificates
- Following up on poor attendance or punctuality incidents
- Signing students in and out of the Academy outside normal start and finish times
- Liaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure brief, consistent intervention with poor attendance
- Monitoring attendance alongside progress and performance relative to individual targets
- Managing referrals on attendance concerns efficiently and effectively
- Alerting appropriate staff to student problems and recommending resolution strategies
- Communicating with parents, carers, and external bodies about student welfare
- Meeting weekly with LAC students and relaying relevant welfare information
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Experience with Management Information Systems for capturing and reporting student attendance data
- Understanding of attendance policies and procedures
- Familiarity with agencies that work with students and families
- Basic first aid knowledge, e.g. emergency first aid course
- Knowledge of attendance codes and appropriate usage
- Awareness of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- At least three years of experience in an inner‑city school or educational establishment
- Experience working with an Academy Welfare Officer
- Experience meeting with parents or carers formally and informally
- Experience managing attendance systems
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Experience working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour
Benefits
- Annual salary of £28,067.69 to £29,752.53 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
- Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
- Performance and Loyalty Bonus
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Electric car scheme
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all its academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.
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- Assisting ALGs in managing and developing attendance and punctuality policies
- Daily monitoring and follow‑up of attendance and punctuality records
- Participating in the late desk and follow‑up of detentions
- Contacting parents or carers of absent students at agreed times and recording reasons for absence
- Making early calls and visits for children in care or students on the vulnerable list
- Co‑ordinating home visits with the Academy Welfare Manager as required
- Sending letters to parents regarding attendance matters on instruction of the Academy Welfare Manager
- Maintaining the smooth operation of the computerised registration system
- Entering accurate daily attendance information into the system
- Establishing reasons for absences through telephone calls, letters and home visits
- Preparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificates
- Following up on poor attendance or punctuality incidents
- Signing students in and out of the Academy outside normal start and finish times
- Liaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure brief, consistent intervention with poor attendance
- Monitoring attendance alongside progress and performance relative to individual targets
- Managing referrals on attendance concerns efficiently and effectively
- Alerting appropriate staff to student problems and recommending resolution strategies
- Communicating with parents, carers, and external bodies about student welfare
- Meeting weekly with LAC students and relaying relevant welfare information
Qualifications
- Degree level qualification or equivalent
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Experience with Management Information Systems for capturing and reporting student attendance data
- Understanding of attendance policies and procedures
- Familiarity with agencies that work with students and families
- Basic first aid knowledge, e.g. emergency first aid course
- Knowledge of attendance codes and appropriate usage
- Awareness of social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
- At least three years of experience in an inner‑city school or educational establishment
- Experience working with an Academy Welfare Officer
- Experience meeting with parents or carers formally and informally
- Experience managing attendance systems
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Experience working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour
Benefits
- Annual salary of £28,067.69 to £29,752.53 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
- Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS
- Performance and Loyalty Bonus
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions
- Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Electric car scheme
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all its academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve.
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