Primary headteacher Work, Jobs in Northamptonshire (with Salaries)

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- £18,259 - £18,500 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Attendance Officer

Earl Spencer Primary School
Northampton

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Job details

Full-time
£18,259 - £18,500 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

GCSE

Full job description

Job Overview

To lead the school’s strategic approach to attendance by identifying and removing barriers to school entry for all pupils. You will analyse data to identify trends and work in partnership with families and external agencies to implement supportive interventions. You will champion a culture of attendance as safeguarding, ensuring that persistent or severe absence is met with an integrated support plan that prioritises the welfare and academic success of the child.

Responsibilities

Administration

Make sure daily attendance registers are accurate and complete, and follow up with staff members about any incomplete data
Follow up on any unexplained absences with parents/carers, escalating issues as appropriate in line with school procedures
Initiate and oversee the administration of absence procedures – for example, letters home, attendance clinics and engagement with local authorities/other external agencies and partners
Manage the process of issuing penalty notices to parents/carers
Maintain accurate records of communications with parents/carers and relevant interventions
Build and refresh knowledge of the school’s management information system (MIS) and other relevant systems

Monitoring and reporting

Benchmark school performance against national and local averages
Produce and interpret attendance reports for school leaders, identifying key statistics, reasons for absence and any patterns of concern
Conduct regular audits of attendance codes to make sure they are being used correctly and consistently by all staff in line with statutory requirements
Track attendance of vulnerable groups of pupils, including pupils with SEND, those eligible for pupil premium, and children in need, and share information with school leaders
Identify pupils that need additional support to improve their attendance
Work with school leaders to identify appropriate interventions to improve attendance for particular groups or individual pupils
Lead daily or weekly check-ins to review progress and the impact of support/interventions
Work with school leaders to develop and revise the school’s attendance policy
Meet weekly with Headteacher and FSW to discuss children's attendance
Implement children missing education (CME) procedures when appropriate
Provide regular reports to attendance organisations to raise awareness of emerging at-risk pupils

Working with parents/carers

Act as the lead professional for early intervention cases, coordinating support for families and making sure that attendance goals are integrated into wider welfare plans
Coordinate meetings with pupils and parents/carers to formalise attendance support plans, EBSA support plans, implement interventions and track progress
Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s attendance
Identify and, where possible, mitigate potential barriers to attendance in partnership with families
Carry out home visits, where necessary, to address attendance concerns for individual pupils
Professional development
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Be alert to when persistent absence becomes a safeguarding concern and Family Help Conversations may be required
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Pay: £18,259.00-£18,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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