Attendance and Student Wellbeing Officer

Job Description

King Harold Academy

Scale 6 Points 12-17 plus London Fringe

37 hours a week, Term time plus 2 weeks during school holidays

Salary will be pro-rata accordingly

We are looking to recruit an experienced Attendance and Student Wellbeing Officer to be part of our successful, hardworking, dedicated, supportive and friendly office team.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellent organisational skills and have the ability to work sensitively, collaboratively, enthusiastically, calmly and effectively under pressure.

Ideal candidates will have:

· A knowledge of Attendance within a school

· Ability to produce high quality publication

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Be an excellent team player

· A strong commitment to providing a high quality service

· Have knowledge and experience of Health & Safety

· A genuine belief in the potential of every pupil.

If you like to feel you make a difference to the next generation and can go the extra mile this role is for you.

Closing date: Friday 10th December 2021

Interviews: Week commencing 13th December 2021

Start date: January 2022

For further information please contact Mrs M Campbell by email michaela.campbell@kha-tkat.org or Ms S Jinks by email businessmanager@kha-tkat.org KIndly note that CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Health and Safety

King Harold follows the TKAT, Essex and Government COVID 19 guidelines in order to protect students, staff and visitors to the school.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities

TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part time or on a flexible basis.

King Harold Academy is committed to the protection and safety of its students and the successful candidate will be subject to DBS, Bared List and two reference checks as part of the School's Safeguarding Procedures. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post in accordance with the Immigration Act 2016.

Information about the School

King Harold is a vibrant 11-16 mixed comprehensive school where each student is valued. The school is part of the Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), whose aims are to raise achievement and establish best teaching practices as an “Accredited Schools Group”.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.