Attendance & Admissions Officer (MAT Cover) Ball Green Primary School
About Us
Ball Green Primary School is a two-form entry school committed to making rapid improvements in the outcomes and progress made by all children, regardless of their different starting points. Our team works hard to create a stimulating and creative learning experience that supports and nurtures all our children to be the best that they can be. We are committed to ensuring that ‘every child’ is given ‘every chance,’ ‘every day.’
We are looking for an Attendance and Admissions Officer to join our team. You will be supported through your induction by our School Business Manager, providing you with support and guidance so that you feel ready to take the role forward. This role is crucial in ensuring all students achieve their full potential by promoting and supporting regular school attendance.
The Role
To monitor and report on whole-school attendance data, analysing data to identify key areas of concern. To work closely with pupils, staff, parents and carers to reduce levels of absence, and act appropriately when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding issue. Provide a support function to our Attendance Champion and promote “excellent attendance” assisting the school with their overall attendance target.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and highly organised person to join a very busy team. You will be working with all stakeholders to ensure students attend school each and every day. In addition, you will contribute to the improvement of attendance processes and procedures.
Duties include:
1. Track and monitor attendance of students and take steps to address persistent absence of students.
2. Liaise with parents and carers regarding achievement, attendance and conduct.
3. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, positive conduct, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection. Reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
4. Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the appropriate staff, to support achievement and progress of pupils.
5. Recording of SATS results and submitting to the local authority and DfE where appropriate.
6. Support parents with admission paperwork ensuring accurate information is obtained and transferred to the Management Information System, adhering to GDPR.
Key Requirements
1. GCSE Maths and English [C or above, or equivalent];
2. Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Experience of working in a school office is not essential as full training will be provided.
Application packs can be requested from Mrs Sue Potts on 01782 378 771 or email sue.potts@ballgreenprimary.co.uk.
Completed application forms to be sent to sue.potts@ballgreenprimary.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 31st January 2025 at 12.00 pm.
Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 3rd February 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed Term contract until 31 December, 2025.
37 hours per week Monday to Friday
8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday
8.00 am – 3.30 pm Friday
Please note – CV’s alone will not be accepted.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested if you are successfully shortlisted for an interview as part of our safeguarding and recruitment process.
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