Attendance Officer - Receptionist
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Nore Academy is a brand-new SEN school that has recently on the Isle of Sheppey.
We will be opened our doors early in 2025. We will cater for young people aged 11-16 with a primary need of SEMH and other related areas of SEN such as ASD. The first phase of opening, which is ongoing, will see approximately 48 pupils join across KS3 and 4 many of whom may have been out of school for some time and desperately need support from ambitious, driven teaching and support staff who care deeply about pupils’ emotional as well as academic development.
This is a really exciting opportunity to start at a brand-new school and be part of the journey from day 1 in the establishment and development of a much-needed educational provision on the island.
As the school grows and develops there will be opportunity for roles to develop accordingly in order for us to meet the evolving needs of the school.
At Nore Academy we believe that relationship building, empathy and having uncompromisingly high expectations of our young people is crucial to positively engaging children who have emotionally based barriers to accessing learning opportunities.
Do you have the patience, emotional intelligence, empathy and child centred values to join our new team at this exciting time?
This is a term time only - permanent position with a National NJC pay grade Sc5 scale point 11-15, £27,269 – £29,093 (pro rata £23,456 - £25,025) depending on experience
The role will be split over a 5-day week with 2 days on reception and 3 days supporting the Attendance Lead.
The ideal candidate will:
· Have relentless positivity and can-do attitude.
· Be able to play a positive part in a high performing team.
· Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, clearly and accurately both face to face, on the telephone and in writing with a wide range of people e.g. students, teachers, parents/carers, colleagues across the local authority
· Have a good level of administrative and computer skills including MS Office Excel & Wo
· Have high levels of patience, empathy and emotional intelligence.
· Have an awareness of SEMH needs and value the power of education to support these.
· Be committed to child protection and take a personal and collective responsibility for all aspects of safeguarding.
· Have a desire to support the well-being, resilience, and self-belief of our students.
Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in January 2025?
Are you passionate about working with children and young people with SEN needs including SEMH whilst transforming lives, through real opportunities to engage in the education and personal development opportunities.
Checks
We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.
Further questions
If you have any further questions,
please contact Lucy Veronese (HR Officer) LVeronese@noreacademy.co.uk
We have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.