Attendance Officer & Student Reception

Job Description

30 hours per week - 42.6 weeks (term time + annual leave)

07:30 to 14:00 daily (with 30 minutes for lunch)

£14,978 per annum (£11.72 per hour)

An experienced Administrator is required reporting to and working collaboratively with our Senior Attendance Officer to drive down student absence and improve attendance across all the year groups.

The role is to promote and secure high levels of attendance and punctuality of students within the school. The postholder will assist in the identification and implementation of intervention strategies to address and continually improve individual attendance and punctuality. Maintenance of accurate manual and electronic records on behalf of the school is paramount. Another important aspect of the role is to provide cover of our very busy student reception at break and lunch times, during staff absence and other busy times'.

The successful candidate will have:

Successful experience working with children in either a school environment or other similar educational establishment;
Educated to Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent;
A valid First Aid qualification and/or experience;
Knowledge and understanding and/or experience of the Attendance Officer role
would be advantageous;
Ability to establish rapport and to maintain respectful and trusting relationships;
Evidence of building effective relationships with staff, managers, students and parents, as well as external bodies;
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
Sound IT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft packages, SIMS database or similar;
Attention to detail;
Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines;
A good understanding of Health and Safety, safeguarding and child protection;
A commitment to equality and diversity and inclusion.

Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 29 January 2020

Interviews: Friday 31 January 2020

To apply, please complete an application form obtained by the HR Office and email the completed application and covering letter to recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES, as it is better known to staff and students, is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area.

In the school's last Ofsted report in 2024, KES was awarded ‘Good’ and their values and ethos were clearly recognised in the findings. Students learn a well-designed and balanced curriculum that meets their needs and teachers have strong subject knowledge.

The school's values foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their Personal Best. High aspirations, academic success, and a commitment to excellence are promoted. The inclusive community celebrates diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and respected. A safe, caring space is provided for students to grow, taking pride in their achievements both inside and outside of school.

Phase one of a multi-million-pound project to renovate the school, part of the Department of Education’s Rebuilding Schools for the Future initiative, is set to open in September 2025. The new two-storey building will feature 17 general classrooms, Art and Technical rooms, as well as new office space, meeting rooms, and a modern school hall, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students to learn in. Phase two begins this year and will redevelop the remainder of the school site over the next few years.

The school provides exceptional pastoral care and SEND provision through its dedicated teams, who are committed to helping students achieve their best results. With a traditional approach to uniform, behaviour, and work, the school maintains high standards while also prioritizing strong support for students and actively involving parents in these aspects of school life.

Students are rewarded for their achievements, inside and outside of school, through a House system. Each July those students who have displayed the most effort and progress over the past year are celebrated at an Awards Evening held at the prestigious Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. The school also takes part in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards scheme.

Sixth Form students have their own block with a common room, canteen and IT Suite. Students have the choice of studying A levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, as well as a T level in Education and Early Years.

Staff strive for every student to have high aspirations and they are relentless in their drive to support students to achieve well academically. However, their deeper passion is for all students, regardless of their ability, to reach their full potential.

Students leave KES ready to embrace the next chapter of their young lives, whether that be studying a degree at a Russell Group university when they leave Sixth Form, or starting an apprenticeship when they leave at the end of Year 11.

In the next academic year, KES will have facilities amongst the finest in the country and certainly nothing comparable locally, a huge incentive for both new staff and students to join the school.

To find out more about Life@KES, please visit our Social Media pages:

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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.