Attendance Officer

Grade 4 – FTE £24,790 - £25,183 (Pro rata)

Actual salary £17,454 – £17,731 per annum

30 hours per week

Term time only plus INSET Days

Permanent contract

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Attendance Officer to join our team at Thomas Alleyne's High School, where attendance has been placed at the heart of our whole-school priorities. This pivotal role comes with recognition, and responsibility, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our students.

The core purpose of the job is to contribute to improving school attendance by ensuring the timely and accurate recording of attendance information, which is then effectively analysed to deploy impactful interventions that drive improvements. As Attendance Officer, you will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every student has the best possible chance to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to contribute to a school that prioritises high standards and student success.

The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, ICT and administrative skills in order to facilitate the improvement of overall school attendance. Additionally, the postholder will be expected to manage and process attendance data efficiently, in order to inform vital reporting. A mature approach and a commitment to working with young people are required as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Thomas Alleyne’s High School is a 13 – 18 school at the heart of its community, which provides a broad and balanced curriculum for students. We are committed to ensuring that every child has access to an outstanding education. Our successful track record of ensuring students make excellent progress has ensured improved outcomes for young people.

For more information and an application pack see attached documents or

Visit our website: http://www.thomasalleynes.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=134

e-mail: personnel@tahs.org.uk

Telephone: 01889 561820

Closing Date: Monday 24th February 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held: Tuesday 4th March 2025

Please email applications to: personnel@tahs.org.uk

The Innovate2Educate Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and all posts are subject to enhanced DBS with children’s barred list checks and the completion of safeguarding training.

Please see the link below to our Safeguarding Policy

https://www.thomasalleynes.uk/_site/data/files/users/2/0A7C9F69F027FCBD99E2BD7D729E493B.pdf