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Cover and Absence Officer

Cover and Absence Officer

Ely College

Ely

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Salary:
Level 4 £19,554 FTE
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
19 September 2019

Job overview

We are looking for a Cover and Absence Officer to join our school to be part of our vibrant and forward thinking Trust.  This is an interesting role which will include a range of duties connected with the recording of all absences in the school and then arranging appropriate cover to ensure stability for student classes.

This is a busy but interesting role, experience of working within the education sector would be beneficial but is not compulsory as full training will be given to the successful candidate.  Hours of work will be 25 hours per week working 7am to 12pm term time only.

In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management.  This comes just three years after we joined CMAT and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.

In 2018 Ely College not only secured the best GCSE results in its history but was also named as the "Secondary School of the Year" by the Cambridge News Education Awards. 

Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College.  Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very staff. 

What we can offer you:

· A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion 

· A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals 

· A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported 

· Well-motivated and engaged students and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff 

· A commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good staff - and partnership working, as part of our family of schools 

You will benefit from:

· An induction programme for all new staff

· Weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication 

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· Staff social activities, including staff fitness and wellbeing sessions

· Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day

· Ample on site car parking in a city location

· As a member of the CMAT Trust, there is potential to be promoted and/or work across a number of schools in a close geographical area

You will be:

· Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 

· Able to build effective working relationships with staff and students 

For informal enquiries about the role or a tour of the school please contact Victoria Cutforth, HR Officer.   

To apply for this vacancy, please click the apply button below and if you have any queries beforehand please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Interviews will take place week beginning 23rd September.

The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safe guarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people. The College 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 will be subject to an enhanced check with the DBS. 

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About Ely College

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  • Ely College
  • Downham Road, Ely
  • Cambridgeshire
  • CB6 2SH
  • United Kingdom
+44 1353 667763

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We are delighted to welcome you to Ely College.

Our shared vision is to be a truly great college, a beacon of excellence of which our whole community can be proud.

Since joining the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust in July 2016, the College has gone from strength to strength. In 2018 we were named ‘Secondary School of the Year’ by the Cambridge Evening News Education Awards and in July 2019, we were delighted that Ofsted judged us to be ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding leadership and management’. We are proud to have built even further on these successes with our recent GCSE results and our oversubscribed Year 7 intake.

Ely is a great place to live and a vibrant, supportive community. In partnership with our parents and the wider community, we are determined to improve the outcomes, destinations and opportunities for young people in East Cambridgeshire.

Ely College can boast some superb facilities and provides students with a wide range of opportunities for personal and academic development. You can be confident your child will be challenged and supported to secure the best possible outcomes. Our House system and smaller tutor groups help provide and encourage a number of opportunities for personal development as students work towards securing their PLEDGES (Participation, Leadership, Excellence, Diversity, Giving, Environmental and Service) both in and out of lessons.

I know that you want the best for your child, and as a parent myself I appreciate how important communication and confidence in our systems will be to you. Please be assured that we want to hear your views, and we welcome your input. We are very proud of our college, and welcome any chance to show new visitors or prospective students and families around. We think you'll like what you see.


Working for Meridian Trust - Employee Benefits

No matter their role across the Trust, we are committed to ensuring our colleagues feel known, valued and supported.

Our benefits programme is an essential part of this commitment.

It is designed to support colleagues at every stage of their professional and personal journey, ensuring that they thrive both inside and outside the workplace.

You can find a taster of the benefits available to our colleagues below.

Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust


Simon Warburton - Principal

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