Attendance Officer

As our Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in championing excellent attendance across our school community. You will monitor, track and analyse pupil attendance, working closely with pupils, staff and families to promote positive attendance habits. You will build strong, supportive relationships to help pupils overcome barriers to attendance and will contribute to safeguarding processes, upholding our commitment to pupil wellbeing. In doing so, you will help ensure every child receives the best educational experience possible.

• Highly organised, resilient and proactive, with the ability to work independently
• Self-motivated and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting children and families
• A strong communicator, able to build trust with pupils, families and staff
• Professional, polite and well-presented, with a good standard of literacy and communication skills
• Passionate about making a difference to children's lives
• Dedicated to our mission of giving every individual the best chance to succeed, "This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role"
  
  GRADE 2, SCALE POINT 3-8
£10,887 - £12,048 12 Months Fixed Term 18.25 hours per week Start time between 7.30am and 8am (exact start time to be agreed at interview) Term Time Only The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is seeking to appoint a committed, motivated and passionate Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team on a fixed-term basis at Prince Albert Junior and Infant School. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and innovative Multi Academy Trust (MAT) that places children, community and professional growth at the centre of everything we do. PACT is a thriving and ambitious family of schools consisting of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Lakey Lane, Sutton Park Primary, and Prince Albert High School. We are proud of our fantastic pupils, supportive governors, dedicated Trustees and strong community partnerships. As a developing and steadily growing MAT, we offer real opportunities for professional development and internal promotion.,
• A working culture that promotes diversity, equality and social justice
• Children who love learning and an extensive inclusion and pastoral support team
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Exceptionally supportive staff and leadership
• A caring working environment where your welfare is of paramount importance
• Opportunities for promotion and progression
• Comprehensive induction and on-going opportunities for professional development
• A positive and stimulating learning environment which values the contribution of all staff
Benefits:
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free confidential advice, information and counselling service
• Well-being days
• Employee referral scheme
• Generous local government pension scheme
The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.