We are looking for an Attendance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join GLT / Brakenhale School and become an integral member of the humanities team. We are an 11 to 18 school situated on the southern side of Bracknell town centre. We are a community school. Our commitment to high standards and outstanding teaching has led us to become the school of choice for families in Bracknell Forest. You will also be joining a terrific team, emphasising the importance of cooperation and teamwork. We are looking to hire an Attendance Officer to support our staff and students with the constant supervision of student attendance.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
● To line lead the Attendance Administrator
● Update the SIMS database with absence information from registers, voicemails, emails and text messages
● Communicate effectively with staff, visitors, parents and students
● Update Google sheets with absence information in detail
● Liaise with outside agencies for duel registered and alternative provision students/looked after children (LAC)
● Scan and file confidential paperwork in line with GDPR requirements
● Responsibility of running absence reports for Headteacher, SLT and parents as requested
● Responsibility for the ‘late desk’, communicating with staff, parents, students and logging accordingly
● Producing daily safeguarding lists to ensure the most vulnerable are monitored
● Organise, attend and participate in meeting with parents alongside Assistant Headteachers to discuss attendance and support individuals
● Organise, attend and participate in early intervention meetings to support students across the school with safeguarding, SEN, behaviour and/or attendance
● Home visits for non-school attendees, if applicable
● Being responsible for keeping up to date with the requirements of the role, by attending appropriate INSET and meetings, and keeping abreast of changes in legislation
● Develop and maintain working relationships with other staff – work effectively and in cooperation with all other staff in the school, using own knowledge and skills to contribute positively to the overall welfare of the school and its pupils
● Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities and race equality, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
● Undertaking any other duties commensurate with the post as may be required by the Business Manager and Headteacher
● End of Day Checks to ensure no missing marks and they are correct and run Daily Year Group Report
● Deal with daily school refusers/SEN students needing support
● To deal with referrals for EWS and EBSA support.
● Attend bi-weekly meetings with AHOY’s
● Oversee students with adapted timetables
● Early intervention meeting with students and parents
● Deal with Leave of Absence requests and reply to parents accordingly
You will need:
● English and Mathematics to at least grade C GCSE
● Practical experience of word processing, excel, e-mail and other office electronic applications
● Experience of working in a school / office setting
What’s in it for you:
● Professional development and career progression
● Generous pension scheme
● An Employee Assistance Programme
● Gym Discounts
● Free eye tests
● Cycle to work scheme
● Green car scheme
● Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 31th May 2024 We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment
Brakenhale School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.