Attendance Officer

Do you have experience overseeing attendance at a school level? We are looking for an Attendance Officer to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden. This role is likely to suit an individual looking to develop in a school environment with attendance related experience. The actual salary for this role will be £28,067.69 - £29,752.53 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

We would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to degree standard or equivalent Sound Knowledge of Microsoft software Knowledge of Management Information Systems for input and export of student attendance data, including training in relation to attendance and report generation Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course Knowledge of a range of attendance codes and when they can be used Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds Three years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment Experience of working with Academy welfare officer Experience of meeting with parents/carers formally and informally Experience of managing attendance systems Experience in a similar role Experience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.