Attendance Officer

We are looking for an Attendance Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to join Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team. 

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’.

Overview:

The Attendance Officer plays an important part in the smooth and efficient running of the student’s attendance where you will monitor and track student attendance ensuring that registers are completed correctly. This is in addition to the improving of student’s attendance and following all policies and procedures regarding attendance as instructed by the GLT Head of Attendance. 

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Job Purpose:

To work with colleagues, Trustees and parents/carers, in partnership, sustaining and improving the quality of attendance

Handle difficult situations and issues with sensitivity, calmness ensuring you are always aware of the Safeguarding of students, data protection issues and the need for strict confidentiality at all times

To ensure the school’s attendance systems are rigorous, robust, easy to use and impactful

Review, amend and set up every piece of work to streamline systems to ensure maximum efficiency

To work closely with the Safeguarding, SENDCo and Senior Leadership Team ensuring that students don’t fall through a gap

To develop and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in the school

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