Cover and Attendance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Cover and Attendance Officer who is passionate about the learning experiences of pupils. We are looking to recruit someone who is able to successfully contribute to the whole school ethos of Learn, Grow, Thrive and Flourish and to effectively develop excellence in learning and teaching and wellbeing. 

We value all members of our school community and are relentless in instilling in our pupils a desire to be the very best of themselves. We have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff. We are very proud of our pupils and the supportive learning community we have created. 

If you are the exceptional Cover and Attendance Officer that we are looking for, you will:

• Be highly organised, proactive and calm under pressure, ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of staff cover and pupil attendance. 

• Have excellent administrative and ICT skills, with the confidence to manage and interpret data accurately using school management systems such as SIMS, BROMCOM and Microsoft Office. 

• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, parents, staff, external agencies and other stakeholders, communicating with diplomacy and integrity at all times.

• Be committed to improving pupil attendance, working closely with pastoral teams, senior leaders and external partners to remove barriers and promote positive engagement with school.

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality when handling sensitive information

• Coordinate the school's cover arrangements, ensuring lessons are appropriately staffed and operational disruptions are minimised. 

This role would suit an individual who enjoys working at the centre of school operations, is solution-focused, highly dependable and takes pride in providing outstanding support to both staff and pupils.