Attendance Officer

Cottenham Village College has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Attendance Officer to join the growing pastoral team and ensure student daily attendance is accurately recorded.

We are looking for a successful, highly organised individual with a professional approach to work, under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, to play a pivotal role in raising school attendance. Not only will you help ensure that all students are accurately recorded by staff, you will also work with our Heads of Year to ensure all efforts are made to remove barriers to attendance and encourage a positive and independent attitude to learning. The position involves working closely with families and students, so we are looking for an individual with robust communication skills, and a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.

You will be responsible for inputting data, producing reports, and analysis as well as be responsible for all attendance enquiries_. _Alongside this you will work with Heads of Year and the Senior Leadership team to ensure the implementation of school systems and procedures in line with school attendance policies. You will also support and lead on the managing of referral systems and outside agencies. The role requires you to work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead. In addition, you will provide general support to the administration team when required and become one of the school’s first aiders.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a school and knowledge of school systems. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of working with students and families, evidencing any relevant responsibilities and processes that you may have previously implemented.

**About Us**

Cottenham Village College is a successful school, situated close to the beautiful city of Cambridge, where you will find dedicated, well-behaved pupils and friendly, supportive staff who are committed to comprehensive education. We believe that truly great evidence-informed teaching, delivering an ambitious curriculum for all, is key to improving students’ outcomes.

We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

**In return, we can offer you**:

- Generous Annual Leave entitlement
- Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking

**Interested in applying?**

If this is something you’re interested in please take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role before applying. _If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,244.00-£24,948.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location