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Establishment: The Rural Enterprise Academy Location: Penkridge Salary: 22,934.00 - 25,265.00 Department: Support Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23/02/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: asap
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.200 Pay Grade: Support Staff Grade 6 SCP(9 - 15)
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and organised School Attendance Officer to join our team. The Attendance Officer is a member of the Pastoral Team, providing support for the wellbeing and behaviour of the young people of our school to have a positive impact on their lives and education.
The role will involve providing high quality and effective pastoral support, maintaining accurate records and producing reports as required. To support pupils and their families, the successful candidate will need to work effectively with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place.
You will work under the direction of the Senior Leader – Attendance. You must possess excellent communication, organisational and keyboard skills. Previous experience of working within a school would be an advantage. However, full training will be provided for the specific responsibilities.
We welcome your interest in being part of our journey at a time of continued development. The Rural Enterprise Academy is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, as it is a very supportive environment with an open and positive working culture.
We welcome informal visits to the department from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit or call please contact Caroline Perry (Office Manager) on c-perry@penkvalley.co.uk
Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:
Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.
The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.
Employee benefits
1. Access to first class CPD opportunities
2. Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
3. Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
4. Pension - automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
5. Discounted gym memberships
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Free will writing service
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 and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Safeguarding Information
Penk Valley Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Penk Valley Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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The Rural Enterprise Academy
Rodbaston Drive
Penkridge
Staffordshire
ST19 5PH
Caroline Perry
c-perry@penkvalley.co.uk
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