Attendance Officer - Part-time

St Peter's Methodist Primary School, Canterbury

Ref:KCC886-3289-144S
Posted:03/09/2024
Pay:KR5 - £24,040-£25,002 (Pro-rata £10,987)
Start Date:ASAP
App Close Date:17/09/2024 at 09:00
Interviews:Friday 20th September 2024

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We are looking for a flexible, highly effective, efficient and organised Attendance Officer to join our friendly, busy school office. The post is for 20 hours per week, 8am - 12:00, Monday - Friday, although full time hours can be available for the right candidate.

Core responsibilities will focus primarily on all matters regarding attendance and its recording, management and monitoring. The successful candidate will be required to monitor the taking of daily registers, record pupil absences and late arrivals on Arbor, provide the Headteacher with regular updates on attendance for the whole school and act as an initial point of contact for parents/carers.

Previous office administrative experience is essential, preferably within a school environment, and applicants must demonstrate a good knowledge of safeguarding requirements for working with children. The ideal candidate will be proficient with IT including Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word. Knowledge of Arbor and Kent School Admissions Module (SAM) is desirable whilst the ability to use a range of school specific packages would be a distinct advantage but not essential. We are willing to train the right candidate on the systems we work with.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, it is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

The School will undertake an online check of shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

As well as the Person Specification and Job Description, please read our Safeguarding Policy.

Information about the school

St. Peter's Methodist Primary School is a Good (Ofsted 2018), one form entry voluntary controlled primary school located in the heart of Canterbury. The school enjoys a strong relationship with the Methodist Church and has been recognised as Outstanding in the June 2018 SIAMS inspection. We have the benefit of modern facilities and an attractive, well-planned playground and forest school area within a historic setting. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely together to raise standards and develop creativity. All staff benefit from effective support and CPD to enable them to develop.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Kristina Dyer
Address:St Peter's Methodist Primary School, St Peter's Grove, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2DH
Telephone: (01227) 464392
Email: office@st-peters-canterbury.kent.sch.uk

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