Attendance Officer

Permanent - 37 hours per week
Term time plus one week
Starting September 2018

Jane Austen College is a school with high standards and expectations in all that we do. Our recent Ofsted report acknowledges our outstanding provision in 4 of the 5 reported categories, and we are working hard to become outstanding in all aspects of our provision.  Our core values of resilience, scholarship, independence, and aspiration enable our students to thrive and achieve success. 

As Attendance Officer you will help our students achieve success by promoting high levels of attendance, and by coordinating support and intervention where attendance drops below our expected standard. The role includes running our daily attendance monitoring processes, advising on development of the whole school approach to attendance, and some individual casework with students and families in need of support

The successful post holder will also provide administrative and clerical support services to a high standard, supporting management, teachers and students in an efficient, professional and effective manner.  This will involve organising and attending Attendance Panel and Fast Track Panel meetings as required and also liaising with the Norfolk County Council attendance officer on a regular basis.

There will be a need for top quality organisational skills and confidence in communicating with a range of different stakeholders, including working to tight daily deadlines. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 24 August  2018
Interviews will take place week commencing  3 September 2018

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.