ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS DATA OFFICER

KIRKBY HIGH SCHOOL

Bracknell Avenue

Southdene, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 9PP

ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS DATA OFFICER

SCP 22-27, £20,661 - £24,174 per annum pro rata

Term time only - 36 hours x 43 weeks

Temporary to cover maternity leave until 20^th July 2018 (or until the postholder returns from maternity leave).

Governors are seeking to appoint, as soon as possible, a highly skilled and dedicated Attendance and Progress Data Officer.  

Attendance

The postholder will be required is to oversee attendance across the school, ensuring that students are attending and barriers to learning are addressed and reduced. You will be responsible for dealing with staff, pupils, parents and externals agencies working within a small team and the Assistant Headteacher.

Progress Data

In liaison with our senior team, you will provide assistance and support of student progress and provide efficient, effective analysis and management of the school's assessment, recording and tracking systems.

Experience required;

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within an educational setting
• High level of confidence of working on SIMS is desirable.
• Be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a GCSE Grade C in English and mathematics or equivalent.
• Have the ability to build good working relationships with all members of the school community.

There are currently 857 students at the school, with student numbers rising and forecast to continue doing so.  In line with rapid recent school improvement, the school ethos is central to our mission of “Excellence for All”.

The school is renowned for the support and training of our staff with a relentless focus on CPD.

"The combination of good provision for personal development and the respect ethic embedded into the day-to-day life of the school, ensure that relationships are harmonious." OFSTED 2015

Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure.  To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Further details and an application form can be downloaded by clicking apply

Closing date for applications:  12 noon Monday 2^nd October 2017