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Highfield Leadership AcademyBlackpool

Executive Principal: Helen Mackenzie OBE

Temporary Attendance OfficerInitially 6 months in the first instance

Required from 6th November 2017

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Message from the Executive Principal

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in the post of attendance officer. It is with huge pride that I lead the academy and I feel sure that you would be welcomed into the community of Highfield. Our focus on pupil progress fully supported by all professionals in the academy allow for individuals to develop and progress in their chosen field.

We are looking for an outstanding Attendance Officer to work in close collaboration with pupils, parents and other professionals to really support the progress of pupils in raising achievement for all and particularly intervening with those families where attendance or punctuality is a concern. This will build on the excellent work that has already been established in this area in the academy. Experience of working with young people is crucial along with clear organizational and ICT skills. The successful candidate should be able to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with challenging situations but yet able to use in a calm professional manner at all times.

I would encourage you to apply and hope that you have had the opportunity to view our website. As well as completing the application form could you please provide a short statement (no more than one side of A4) to answer this question:

“How would you improve attendance, punctuality and persistent absence at Highfield Leadership Academy?”

Taheedul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

The academy welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It is intended that no applicant shall receive less favourable treatment on the basis of gender, marital status, age, race, colour, disability or any other condition or requirement that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Cardwell, my PA, if you require any further information.

I look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.

With kind regards

Helen Mackenzie OBEExecutive Principal

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Post: Attendance OfficerLine Manager: Assistant Principal – Personal Development, Behaviour and WelfareStart date: Monday 6th November 2017Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 3rd October 2017Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9th October 2017Electronic applications are accepted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.Please email to: sarah.cardwell@highfield.tetrust.org

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Highfield Leadership Academy Job description – Temporary Attendance OfficerPost Title Temporary Attendance Officer

Reporting to Assistant Principal – Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare

Job purpose To support the work of the academy in raising attendance and helping young people to progress in their learning.

To with young people, their families/carers and the academy to return young people to regular school attendance.

To work within the academy in supporting pupils who are in school to achieve their full potential

Liaising with Staff, pupils, families/carers, Governors and other professionals

Working Time 37 hours per week, term time only plus INSET sessions

Salary/Grade

S4 / SCP 18 – 21 starting at SCP 18 -£18,070

Disclosure Enhanced Level

ProfessionalDuties

Reporting attendance statistics to the Leadership team Ensuring that accurate statistics are maintained and that regular data returns are

submitted to the Trust and the LA Monitoring the action taken by the academy to improve attendance and punctuality Monitoring the performance of the academy against the attendance targets Completing the systematic analysis of registration date e.g. trends and patterns of

absence Checking registers at regular intervals and ensuring that any errors or omissions are

corrected promptly Provide register training for teaching staff Liaising with the exams and data team to ensure that attendance is highlighted on

pupil progress reports Talking to staff and pupils about the importance of good pupil attendance e.g. in

assemblies To identify pupils who fall below their target attendance or punctuality levels To work closely with the Heads of Year in identifying key families to work with Identifying young people and families with the highest levels of difficulties and

working with other staff in the completion of the common assessment framework processes

To prepare evidence for any pupil, parent/carer referred for court action

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To monitor the attendance of the pupil following the court hearing and to take any necessary action

To liaise with the court officer and to prepare and distribute penalty notices Process and manage holiday requests Undertake accompanied home visits and attend external meetings in relation to

attendance issues Maintain up to date information of legislation, regulations and guidance to support

attendance, punctuality and persistent absences To attend parent’s evenings, open evenings and other academy events as

appropriate

Safeguarding To follow the academy’s policy and procedure regarding all aspects of safeguarding To work closely with all members of the academy’s stakeholders to ensure a positive

ethos and climate for learning To ensure positive relationships are built between all stakeholders To ensure that pupils are safe, well and happy

Other duties To engage actively in the performance review process To be fully compliant with the academy’s policy and practise in all areas To be a full and active member of the admin team assisting and covering for

colleagues when necessary Other duties at no higher a responsibility level may be interchanged with or added to

this list at any time To be a role model at all times

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PERSON SPECIFICATIONTemporary Attendance Officer

E – EssentialorD - Desirable

To be identified by application form (F)Interview (I) and reference (R)

Qualifications

Level 3 (A Level or equivalent) qualifications or above E FGCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics E F

Experience

Experience of working secondary aged children in an educationor social care setting

E F

Experience of working in a secondary school D FExperience of supporting young children and families in difficult situations

D F

Knowledge/skills and abilities

Ability to relate well to pupils and to understand their needs E F/I/RAbility to work as part of a team and individually E F/I/RAbility to relate well to parents/carers E F/I/RAbility to maintain a professional in difficult situations E F/I/RAbility to challenge pupils, parents/carers and fellow professionals

E F/I/R

Ability to supervise and assist pupils in school E F/I/RGood time management and organizational skills E F/I/RGood communication skills, both verbal and written E F/I/RAbility to make effective use of ICT E F/I/RFlexible attitude to work E F/I/RKnowledge of legislation relating to school attendance and to the welfare and safeguarding of pupils

E F/I

Other

Full driving licence – will require the use of a vehicle E FCommitment to undertake continuing professional development

E F/I/R

Flexibility in working hours may be required occasionally, including the possibility of some evening work

E F/I

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