Attendance Officer - Full-time/Part-time

Tymberwood Academy, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2029-229S
• Posted:02/01/2023
• Pay:KR5
• Start Date:January 2023
• App Close Date:17/01/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:tbc

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We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to support the needs of the school office from January 2023.  

Hours:   Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, how this is broken down over the week will be discussed at interview.

The Attendance Officer is a core member of the school office. This role is essential as it ensures that all school attendance is accounted for, that absence is recorded accurately and referred appropriately where and when necessary.

You must have a good working knowledge of MS Office and you will also have the ability to work in a fast paced and ever changing environment.

We also feel that promoting our school on Social Media Platforms will show the community the fun and interesting things that happen at Tymberwood, encouraging families to send their children in and not miss out on their education.   Therefore running alongside the Attendance Officer Role you will be involved in marketing/promoting the school.

The successful candidate will

• have had experience of working in a school office and have an understanding of School's Management Information System, or have a willingness to learn
• be a fast learner
• be confident with working with data
• be efficient, well organised, flexible and an excellent team member
• be educated to at least GCSE level, with GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• have excellent written and numeracy skills
• have excellent communication skills being able to relate well to staff, parents, pupils and visitors.
• have solid receptionist experience to include meeting all visitors, dealing with external and internal phone calls
• have a good background of IT skills, including all aspects of Microsoft Office
• have a good understanding of social media (Twitter & Facebook) in order to keep these up to date on a daily basis.

Please contact Carol Kerr – carol.kerr@tymberwoodacademy.org.uk if you require any further information.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure.

You will also be required to complete the Reach2 Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form 

 Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Please note Tymberwood Academy reserve the right to close this advert early should the right canditate be found.

Information about the school

Tymberwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate will be subject to the relevant recruitment checks including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Tymberwood Academy reserve the right to early closure should the right applicant be found

Tymberwood Academy is an Ofsted rated ‘good’ school as reported in March 2022, please do view our report.

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50182216

Tymberwood is a wonderfully vibrant and welcoming place where pupils learn and flourish. Pupils are rightly proud to belong to this harmonious community. Everyone looks out for each other. Pupils embody the school’s values of ‘equality, respect, kindness, responsibility and honesty’. OFSTED, March 2022

We are a mainstream primary academy (REAch2) with a Physical Disability Specialist Resource Provision - this means have pupils who are physically disabled that are taught within mainstream classes. Not only are we able to enhance their learning, but they support the inclusive and empathetic atmosphere we have built at Tymberwood.

We joined the REAch2 Academy Trust in February 2014 and enjoy being a part of a supportive and collaborative trust.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carol Kerr
• Address:Tymberwood Academy, Cerne Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4BN
• Telephone: 01474 361193
• Email: Carol.Kerr@tymberwoodacademy.org.uk

Fax: 01474 338660

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification