Attendance Officer

We are an oversubscribed forward-thinking Academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2013. Our students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community who benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and adaptable Attendance Officer to monitor attendance across Years 7 – 11 in accordance with our legal responsibilities, ensuring appropriate action is taken in line with our Attendance Policy. 

Duties will include:

• accurately maintaining our legal attendance records; 
• implementing our Attendance Policy (stages of attendance intervention);
• ensuring high-quality electronic record-keeping of all attendance-related documents/letters/agreements;
• issuing warning letters for penalty notices and prosecution in good time. 

To be successful, you will:

• have experience of working with young people;
• have highly developed communication skills;
• be committed to developing your understanding of issues that can affect student attendance;
• have a full driving licence.

We are part of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) and by joining us, you will be provided with the opportunity to participate in both Academy and pan-federation professional development from a wide network of high quality education professionals. 

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8.15am to 4.15pm, Friday 8.15am – 3.45pm 

Click apply where you will be taken to our website. Please note, we cannot accept CVs in place of an application form.

Closing date: Noon on Friday 3^rd November 2017.

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. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health and right to work in the UK. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. 

Please note that if you have not had a response within two weeks of the advert closing date then you can assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.