Attendance and Administrative Officer including SEND Support Permanent Contract 34.5 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm – Mon,Tues & Thurs/ 8.15am – 4.15pm – Wed/8.00am – 3.30pm - Fri), term time only 39 weeks Band C £25,992 - £28,624 subject to Pro Rata Are you passionate and ambitious? Do you want to thrive in an organisation that truly wants excellence for all? Coleshill Heath School is a large primary school in the North of Solihull. We are an improving, forward thinking school and would love to hear from YOU. The Governing Body are looking to appoint an exceptional highly effective Attendance and Administrative Officer including SEND Support who has high expectations and is passionate about team success. You must be able to work alongside the the Headteacher, SENDCo, Family Welfare and Safeguarding Lead, Business Manager and staff, embedding a culture of self-motivation and to encourage an effective team ethos. Start date: March 2025 We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person for this post to focus upon raising standards and achievements within the busy and challenging school office environment. You will : Be an outstanding office practitioner with high expectations of yourself and other members of staff Work alongside the Headteacher, SENDCo, Family Welfare and Safeguarding Lead, Business Manager and staff to ensure effective management of pupil attendance and SEND Understand and oversee implementation of the school’s Attendance Policy Be confident in maintaining, tracking and analysing electronic registers and promoting the importance of regular school attendance Have thorough understanding of school based systems (eg SIMs, CPOMs, Schoolcomms, Parentpay) Have compassion when dealing and liaising with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies Be committed to continuous school improvement and self-evaluation Be proactive Understand the importance of deadlines Possess energy, tenacity and enthusiasm Support others within the office team It is important you are an excellent communicator, with high levels of emotional intelligence and a strong commitment to working in partnership with members of the office team, parents, governors and the wider school community. The successful candidate will be rewarded with a friendly and supportive team of colleagues who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another. If you feel that you have the determination to be successful in this role, then this is the ideal opportunity to make your career ambitions a reality. Coleshill Heath School is on a rapid journey to achieving our shared dream. Our mission involves ensuring that we deliver the highest standard in both safety and learning for each and every pupil. Are you the kind of person who believes in the power of collective action and responsibility? Join us and help our fantastic team on the road to excellence. At Coleshill Heath we can offer : A supportive team Modern facilities and a first-rate teaching environment An abundance of resources to ensure you have the tools for the job A leadership team that believes in a balance of SUPPORT as well as challenge - this is achieved through a first-class programme of professional development (including systems of coaching and mentoring) Access to networking across the LA and beyond Colleagues that share and disseminate GREAT practice. If you are someone who enjoys being a learner and excels with supporting schools to move forward then you can be part of this amazing transformation and we would urge you to get in touch. We intend to appoint someone who : Shares our beliefs, values and common purpose Has a strong work ethic and fully commits (through their behaviour) to a TEAM approach Is consistent with attendance and punctuality Has ideas, aspirations and wants to take an active role in making our vision become a reality Recognises that the community we serve faces significant challenges but will continue to strive for success. Meets and exceeds the appropriate standards within financial, HR and administration knowledge This school is committed to rigorous safeguarding procedures and the promotion of welfare systems for all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and clearance of all relevant safeguarding procedures. For further information please contact Mrs Curley, Business Manager via the School Office on 0121 779 8070 or email officechs.solihull.sch.uk / chs-recruitmentchs.solihull.sch.uk CVs are not accepted. Application forms to be sent to: chs-recruitmentchs.solihull.sch.uk Closing date: Friday 31 st January 2025 Interviews: Tuesday 11 th February 2025 Attached documents Reference contact details Recruitment Monitor Form Job Description and Person Specification Application Form