St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Little Chell Lane, Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ Tel: 01782 883000 e-mail: officesmwca.org.uk NOR: 1156 (including the Sixth Form) Attendance Officer 35 hours term time only Required as soon as possible Level 5 point 7-12: £22,369 - £24,496(pro rata) Actual Salary £18,508 - £20,730 – This does not include the result of the April 2024 support staff pay award as this is yet to be agreed. We are expecting this to be at least in line with inflation if not more. We are looking to appoint an Attendance Officer to monitor/track student attendance and to identify students whose attendance is below expectations. The successful candidate will work closely with individual students and parents/carers/families to improve attendance to school and ensure all students can benefit from quality education and maximise their full potential. The successful candidate will: Be able to analyse attendance data. Be able to communicate at all levels. Have excellent organisational skills. Be able to work independently. Is self-driven. Is able to prioritise situations. Work well within a busy office environment. Be willing to carry out other administrative duties as directed. Those who are interested in part time employment should not be deterred from applying. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy is a very popular, oversubscribed and thriving school serving the Catholic community of the North of Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire. The Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions as well as a social media check. Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school by appointment. Application forms and further details are available on the Academy website and can also be obtained from Mrs C Hollins (Academy Manager) on 01782 883000 or email chollinssmwca.org.uk The successful candidate will receive appropriate induction and professional development upon appointment. Closing date: Monday 11th November (noon)