Term Time Only + 5 Training Days + 1 Week (to be worked during the school holidays, as designated by your line manager, including exam results day)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Attendance and Admissions Officer to join the administration team. Featherstone High School is a friendly school that values teamwork and high achievement in all areas of our work with young people.

Employee Benefits

• Excellent CPD programme and free access to online Microsoft certified training.
• Access to Teacher Perks for all employees to exclusive benefits and big discounts from some of the UK's biggest brands.
• Generous Local Government Pension.
• Onsite gym membership with 50% off at £15 per month.
• Contribution towards eye tests and VDU prescription glasses.
• Exclusive access to Costco membership.
• We also offer a Cycle to Work scheme, free counselling, free onsite secure parking, and occupational health service.

The main duties will include:

• Maintain accurate student attendance and lateness records on the SIMS.Net Attendance Module daily.
• Follow up student absences and lateness on a daily basis with guidance from relevant colleagues, making appropriate referrals.
• To be the key person responsible for pupil admissions in accordance with the school admissions policy
• Manage the procedures relating to pupil transfers in accordance with school policy.

Experience needed:

• Excellent administrative and ICT skills, including attention to detail on data entry work, and the ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal skills including a 'Can-do' attitude
• Previous experience of working in a secondary school environment
• SIMS experience (particularly Lesson Monitor) gained from working in a school, voluntarily or paid, as well as experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.

We value our staff and actively support their professional development. We are one of the very few schools to achieve the Platinum Award for CPD - a reflection of the importance we attach to supporting the professional development of colleagues. We have recently been awarded the Well-being Award for Schools, where our support for staff and student's well-being was highlighted as a strength.

All applicants are welcome to visit the school. CVs are NOT accepted.

Closing date: Monday 26th July 2021, midday, however, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we appoint sooner.