Job Description
Summary:
Attendance Assistant job opportunity with a focus on student success and attendance support.
About the School:
A school committed to student success and a positive learning culture, with strong staff morale and a focus on continuous improvement and professional development.
The Opportunity:
As an Attendance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting student attendance and ensuring the smooth operation of the school’s attendance systems. This is a key position that directly impacts student outcomes and contributes to the school’s overall success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all registers are completed and maintained with daily accuracy, including data for on and off-site activities.
- Maintain the academy’s attendance Management Information System and manage daily automated contact with parents regarding absence or lateness.
- Act as a key point of contact for parents and carers, offering both support and challenge regarding student absence, and sending out appropriate correspondence.
- Conduct "late gate" duties, register students who arrive late or leave early, and relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner.
- Identify concerns and highlight attendance issues to senior leadership and Learning Managers, providing the data necessary to monitor punctuality and attendance trends.
- Produce and maintain engaging displays around the academy to promote attendance awareness.
- Comply with child safeguarding procedures and liaise regularly with the Designated Child Safeguarding Person.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Experience in a school or educational setting, preferably in attendance or administrative roles.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage data accurately.
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
Preferred
- Experience with attendance management systems.
- Experience with Teaching English as a Second Language.
- Experience in working with students with additional needs.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.