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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

Background Information about the School

At Purfleet Primary, we passionately believe that every pupil in our school deserves to realise their full potential. To this end, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum as well as a range of extra-curricular activities designed to enable pupils to develop the full range of their talents.

We work to encourage collaborative skills, a problem solving approach, resilience and perseverance in the face of challenge. Above all, we aim to foster in each child, a belief in their ability to succeed as well as a life-long love of learning.

Staff at the school are passionate in their belief that all pupils should achieve their best. Their aspiration for their pupils ensures that they have the highest expectations and expect them all to succeed.

We firmly believe that education is a partnership between pupils, parents and staff and place a high value on establishing close links between home and school, so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for your child.

We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Purfleet Academy

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Purfleet Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Purfleet Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.