Attendance Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join the team at Bristol Free School. The Attendance Officer will work alongside key school staff to support and promote excellent levels of attendance and reduce levels of absence (including persistent absence). They will primarily be responsible for the organisation, management and communication of register and attendance-based data. They will also assist and work with the wider Admin team as necessary. The role is term time plus INSET days - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The ideal candidate is a resilient team player with a can-do attitude, who is flexible, able to use their own initiative and problem solve. They should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy contact with people and have the ability to remain calm under pressure. This role is well suited to an enthusiastic individual who would thrive in a busy and vibrant school environment. The successful candidate will be committed to our school values of community, ambition and opportunity for all. BFS is an inclusive environment where support staff are highly valued and integral to our school community. Support staff at BFS always have young people’s best interests at heart. Central to our ethos are the positive relationships and personalised approach which we take with all our students. As a member of the BFS support staff team, you will be encouraged to be pro-active, take the initiative and look for ways in which you can better serve students through your role. We offer flexible and family friendly policies, free flu jab, car parking, employee assistance programme, local government pension scheme, career development & continuous professional development opportunities. BFS is part of Russell Education Trust, a multi academy trust comprising of 5 secondary schools spread across South England, facilitating best practice and shared practice across the schools, blended with local partnership working. Please see the attached recruitment pack for further information. BFS celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. The postholder will be required to undergo criminal, teacher status, qualification, medical and reference checks as part of the recruitment process and must be willing to participate in further training as the job requires. All staff are expected to take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students at the School.