Job Introduction
The children, Headteacher, staff and Governors of South View Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspiring, ambitious, and dynamic Attendance Officer to join our experienced, skilled and committed staff team.
This is a rare opportunity to join our ever-growing team and we are looking forward to hearing what you can offer our children here at South View Primary School.
This is a permanent position from September 2025, or sooner for the right candidate. The hours will be 21 hours a week and the pattern of work is negotiable at interview e.g. mornings only, 3 x7 hr days etc.
South View Community Primary School is a friendly, inclusive, two-form entry school. In our most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, we were judged to be a good school, and we continue to strive towards our aspirational vision for our future.
Together with the children, parents and the local community, we are very proud of our school, our achievements and the strong reputation we have. We work towards inspiring a passion for life-long learning and aim to embolden a community of active citizens who have high aspirations for themselves and others.
We seek to achieve this by providing a safe, caring and inspiring environment where all can reach their full potential, academically and personally.
This role would involve working with the Senior Leadership Team predominantly to improve attendance by offering support to families in overcoming barriers such as lack of motivation, emotional difficulties, behavioural difficulties etc. The successful candidate will be confident in holding informal meetings with parents and formal attendance meetings, as well as being involved in ‘Team around the Child’, ‘Child in Need’ and ‘Child Protection’ Meetings. There would be an expectation that the successful candidate would undertake Designated Safeguarding Lead training.
The main responsibilities, tasks and duties would be:
- To assist in the compilation of attendance reports.
- To assist in the analysis of school attendance registers.
- To assist in the inputting of attendance data onto the school management system.
- To liaise with parents and carers regarding issues relating to attendance.
- To coordinate the authorisation of absences and liaise with parents and staff, ensuring reasons for absence are communicated appropriately.
We are seeking an Attendance Officer who:
- Has experience working supportively with families formally and informally.
- Has a knowledge of the governments attendance guidelines, policy and procedure.
- Has experience working with Lead Professionals, Early Help Workers and/or Children’s Social Care.
- Has experience with TAC, CIN and CP meetings.
- Has high expectations of every child and values each child’s voice.
- Is well organised, dedicated and enthusiastic.
- Is thoughtful, intelligent, creative and reflective.
- Enjoys working as part of a wider team of dedicated and skilled staff.
- Is able to form positive relationships with children and parents so all can thrive.
- Is solution focused when presented with challenges and barriers to progress.
- Shares our school values and demonstrates these in their interactions with others.
We can offer you:
- A supportive, friendly school community.
- A positive, caring, family ethos in a lovely small, town environment.
- Well behaved, enthusiastic and articulate children.
- A commitment to your training and future development to enable you to be excellent in your role.
- A staff team who are welcoming, collaborative, professionally challenging and good fun!
- A commitment to staff well-being.
If you are interested in joining our team, an application form can be found on the school website https://www.southviewprimary.co.uk/ please return your application to enquiries@southview.lincs.sch.uk .
If you wish to apply for this part time position, please indicate this clearly on your application stating your preference of number of days and working pattern for our consideration.
Visits to the school are welcomed and can be booked by emailing enquiries@southview.lincs.sch.uk
Closing Date: Midnight on Thursday 27th March 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 28th March 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with children’s barred list, medical and reference checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a social media check, a criminal record self-declaration and references will be requested prior to interview. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
