Attendance Officer - Term Time

Wrotham Road Primary School, Gravesend

• Ref:KCC886-2666-255S
• Posted:21/11/2023
• Pay:KR6
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:08/12/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:W/C 11th December

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Wrotham Road Primary School is seeking an experienced school administrator to join our team in the role of Attendance Officer. We are part of The Golden Thread Alliance, a thriving, vibrant and inclusive Multi Academy Trust in the North Kent area.

• 37 hours per week, term time only + 2 weeks
• Kent Range 6 - £23,801 to 25,262 FTE Per Annum, Pro Rata to £21,184

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The role includes responsibility for providing administrative and organisational services to the school associated with the recording, management and monitoring of whole school attendance, analysing data to identify key areas of concern. Building close working relationships with pupils and families to improve attendance rates and address issues with persistent absence is a key aspect of the role.

You will work as part of a small friendly office team, reporting in to the School Business Manager. Peer support is provided through other Attendance Officers across the Trust, and external networking to promote knowledge and the development of school procedures is encouraged. This is a varied and rewarding role which would suit a well organised, flexible person with an aptitude for hard work, creativity, strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Wrotham Road Primary School is a two form entry primary school set close to Gravesend town centre. The school is a thriving multicultural establishment and prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all of its pupils. The staff, parents and governors of the school all work together to try to provide the very best for the families it serves.

If you would like to know more about our school then please contact HR@golden-thread.org to arrange a visit.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, increased after five years’ service (for Full Time contracts)
• Two family days
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working available (one day a week)

For full details on the key responsibilities for this role, please refer to the job description attached.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

Wrotham Road Primary is a large multi-cultural school in the heart of Gravesend. The school is popular and successful and in October 2022 received a "Good" in our Ofsted inspection. We believe that our school is a happy, supportive, learning environment where we endeavour to provide the best education we can. We create an atmosphere that is vibrant and organised which enhances, stimulates and motivates all who work in it.

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Stacy Wickes
• Address:Wrotham Rd, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0QF
• Telephone: 07552 503395
• Email: hr@golden-thread.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment of ex-offenders policy
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• Staff Benefits