Attendance Officer

Sanders Draper School

part of the Success for All Educational Trust

Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RT

Tel: 01708 443068

Email: enquiries@sandersschool.org.uk

Website: sandersschool.org.uk

Twitter: @Sanders_Draper

Headteacher: Mr Stuart Brooks BSc (Hons)

 

Attendance Officer

Responsible to: Assistant Headteacher of Pastoral/DSL

Salary: Scale 4 Points 7-10 £24,594 - £25,670 actual salary on below hours (based on full time equivalent £29,346 -£30,630)

Working hours: 36 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Times: 8:00 - 4:15 Mon - Thur, 8.00 4.00 on Fri with a one hour unpaid lunch break each day (subject to change, permanent position)

 

We are seeking an exceptional Attendance Officer to join our dedicated and supportive staff body. As the school’s Attendance Officer, you will play a crucial role in monitoring the attendance of students and recording this appropriately. The post holder will work with other professionals in school to identify children with specific barriers to attending school and plan ways to overcome these to help children reach their full potential. The successful applicant will be instrumental in their role within the Pastoral Team, contributing towards the continued development of the school, our staff and of course the best outcomes for our students.

Benefits of Joining Sanders Draper:

• Two week October half term
• Continue professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a school with a strong community ethos and supportive staff body
• Be part of a school with a rich history and traditions, rooted in the local community
• Work in a nurturing environment where staff have high expectations for student success
• Work within a Multi-Academy Trust that shares good practice across all schools

Join Us:

If you have a passion for student well-being and academic success, we invite you to join Sanders Draper School. Together, where we can continue to provide a safe and enriching environment where students thrive and succeed.

Requirements:

• Effective and professional communication skills with staff, students and parents/carers
• Familiarity with attendance procedures and policies, including first day calling, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working together to improve school attendance
• Appreciation of Safeguarding and Child Protection within a school context
• Knowledge of Health & Safety appropriate to the role
• Efficient time management

Desirable Qualities:

• Experience of working with secondary school children
• Considerable IT experience, particularly the use of SIMS and Go4Schools
• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in literacy and numeracy
• Up to date First Aid Qualification
• IT Qualification ITQ/ECDL

 

Application Process:  

Applications MUST be made via MyNewTerm using the following link Apply here.

Closing Date:  Monday 3rd February 2025 at 12 pm

Interviews to be: Monday 11th February

 

For an application pack, informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the school on 01708 443068, email vmurphy@sandersschool.org.uk or visit our website www.sandersschool.org.uk. We welcome visits.

If you are interested in the role, please submit your application as early as possible.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.

You will be able to find a wealth of further information about the school on our website www.sandersschool.org.uk

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Sanders Draper is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.