What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Senior Attendance Officer to join Edgar Wood Academy, a new and expanding school that opened in September 2021. This is a key role within the attendance team, where you will lead on all aspects of daily attendance management, including tracking trends, completing first-day phone calls, conducting home visits, issuing penalty notices, attending attendance panels, and referring cases to the Local Authority/Education Welfare Officer when required.
To be successful in this role, you will:
• Aspire to be an outstanding colleague with a collaborative approach to working within a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the borough.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• A supportive and enjoyable working environment.
• The resources needed to carry out your role to the highest standards.
• A bespoke professional development programme to support your future career aspirations.
• A state-of-the-art building with stunning views of the countryside and excellent access to motorway links.
• Access to a private medical health plan and the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
• An Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential mental health support 24/7.
• Participation in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.