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ATTENDANCE OFFICER
Purfleet Primary Academy, part of REAch2 Academy Trust, is looking to appoint a highly experienced, skilled, enthusiastic and dynamic Attendance and Admissions Officer to join our Support Team at this exciting time for our school.
37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm.
39 weeks term time (inc. non-pupil days) plus 2 weeks in the school holidays.
Band 4, Point 12-20, (£17,304 - £21,882 pro rata)Actual 0.92FTE £15,920 - £20,130
Payscale Point dependant on experience.
The Attendance & Admissions Officer will work closely with the Deputy Headteacher and School Business Manager to provide analytical and statistical attendance data. The successful candidate will monitor attendance on a daily basis, and complete administrative tasks related to attendance, admissions and leavers. They will also work alongside key staff and external agencies to promote whole school attendance strategies and will work with students and families to improve levels of attendance and punctuality.
The successful candidate will have:
· Extensive SIMS experience, with a broad knowledge of attendance, admission and reporting data.
· Experience of a similar role within a school.
· Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
A commitment to the safeguarding and pastoral care of young people.
We can offer you:
• A happy, caring school with an inclusive ethos.
• A friendly, supportive staff team and Governing Body.
• Professional development opportunities and support for your career aspirations.
If you have the skills and experience for this vital role and want to join our team in a dynamic, ambitious and rapidly growing school then we want to hear from you.
For further details or an application pack, please contact Ms F Gardner, Purfleet Primary Academy, Tank Lane, Purfleet, Essex. RM19 1TA. Tel: 01375 659900.
Email: admin@purfleetprimary.thurrock.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date:Friday25th November 4pm. Interviews: Monday 5th December.
Information about the School
This is a very exciting time to be part of Purfleet Primary Academy. Standards are rising, pupil numbers are increasing and we are now a fully three form entry school.
Our Headteacher took up post in October 2018, and heads an enthusiastic and committed school leadership team who are leading the drive to raise standards. We are a friendly and supportive school where the children come first and everyone works hard to improve outcomes for all. Our children are encouraged to be the best they can be at all times and their safety and well-being is, of course, paramount. If you want to join a school where all staff believe that no child's past or present circumstances should determine their future, why not come and join us?