Attendance Secretary

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our school as an Attendance Secretary. This is a key role focused on improving pupil attendance and punctuality, working closely with a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Education Welfare Officer. To act as the school's Attendance Champion in partnership with a member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading and coordinating the school's approach to improving attendance and punctuality. This includes:

• Monitoring and analysing pupil attendance data to identify patterns, risks and emerging concerns.
• Working closely with the Education Welfare Officer (EWO), including regular liaison with a member of SLT regarding individual pupils where attendance is a concern.
• Organising and contributing to attendance panels and meetings with families to address attendance issues.
• Maintaining robust systems for tracking, monitoring and reviewing attendance for pupils causing concern.
• Ensuring accurate and up to date pupil registration records are maintained at all times.
• Maintaining up to date records, communication and monitoring for pupils within identified target groups for improving attendance.
• Supporting the administration and processing of penalty notice warnings and leave of absence requests, in line with statutory guidance and in partnership with the Education Welfare Officer.
• Ensuring timely and clear communication with parents, carers and relevant professionals regarding attendance expectations and concerns.
• Show a high standard of administrative and clerical knowledge and skills as well as computer and organisational skills
• Maintain a calm, resilient approach within a busy school environment.
• Communicate with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Be an excellent team player and can work well in a busy, school environment.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, responding to enquiries or directing calls appropriately
• Greet all school visitors in a courteous and professional manner
• Provide high-quality administrative and reception support
  
  Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel essential. Experience with SIMS is desirable (but training can be provided).
As a school we can offer:
• a friendly, positive working environment with a good sense of humour
• dedicated and supportive administrative and school staff
• excellent professional development opportunities
  
  Pay Band C is between £25,992 (8) and £28,624 (14) pro rata. Actual salary will be between £22,995 and £25,323.
To work 37 hours, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm Monday- Friday (term time only) + INSET Days