Attendance & Admissions Officer [220119A]

Millbay Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint

an experienced Attendance and Admissions Officer to join the School as soon as possible.

Post:                          Attendance and Admissions Officer 

Location:                  22 Millbay Road, Millbay, Plymouth PL1 3EG

 Salary Range:          Grade D, £20,493 rising to a maximum of £23,080, per annum pro-rata

Actual Salary:           £18,945 to a maximum of £21,336 per annum 

Hours/Contract:      Permanent, term-time, 41 weeks per year, 37 hours per 

                                      week, Monday to Friday 08:15 to 16:15

The Role

Millbay Academy is an all through primary to secondary school and is looking to recruit an experienced Attendance and Admissions Officer to join our team. 

This important role includes contributing to improving school attendance and improving persistent absence, supporting students and families, building and maintaining positive relationships and administering school admissions. Responsibilities include; investigating absences, making assessments and plans for return, keeping clear and concise records, producing data reports and working with outside agencies such as the Education Welfare Officer and County Council for admissions.

The Person

This is a great opportunity for an organised, confident and dedicated person with strong communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.   We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities: 

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 or equivalent qualification or experience 
• Good knowledge and experience of school’s systems and an understanding of the issues affecting truancy and non-School attendance 
• Strong communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences and professionals (e.g. staff, students, parents and other agencies) 
• Experience of use of IT systems such as Microsoft Office and databases to compile data reports with the ability to analyse data 
• Ability to work as part of a team and also unsupervised and to manage workloads and tight deadlines to deliver results effectively in a pressurised environment. 
• A flexible approach to the delivery of the role meeting all personal, educational and operational needs

School Background

Millbay Academy is an all-through school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter. This is a place where everyone is important and where every moment counts. Our values will underpin all that we do: we will provide a stimulating learning environment where children will feel safe, happy and consequently thrive.

Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the Millbay Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.

At Millbay Academy we are passionate advocates of all-through education. Through this, we will be able to serve our community and families, ensuring an excellent educational experience with continuity and progression. All-through education offers many unique opportunities, including shared experiences, powerful role models and the in-depth knowledge of subject specialists. The Academy has a PAN of 1020.

About the Trust

 Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

So if you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by calling Matt Bisco, Assistant Head Teacher on 01752 221927 or email at mbisco@millbayacademy.org 

Closing Date: for applications is Sunday 6th February 2022 at Midnight.

Shortlisting Date:  9th February

Interview Date:  17th February

To apply:  Please apply by visiting TES website (https://www.tes.com/jobs/) and completing our completing our online Application Form included with the advert.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.