Attendance Officer

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time
About Us

Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is a unique educational institution that provides an outstanding vocational education and preparation for skills-based work or transition to university for students in Croydon and the surrounding areas.

As part of the Harris Federation, which runs highly successful primary and secondary academies across London, Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form caters for students who may not suit the traditional pathways at post-16. With small class sizes and strong pastoral support, we offer excellent, focused vocational options as well as the opportunity to take or resit GCSEs that students need to progress further – whether they choose to progress into a career or higher education.

Our academy offers a choice of Construction, Health and Social Care, Business, Media, Science and Art along with resit opportunities in Maths and English Language GCSE for students choosing a vocational pathway, providing a curriculum that will challenge and inspire them to develop the skills and confidence they need to compete successfully for jobs in their chosen vocation.

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist the Attendance and Welfare Officer in the management and development of attendance and punctuality policies.
  • Conduct daily administration, monitoring, and follow-up of attendance and punctuality.
  • Ensure accurate coding is submitted to support Learning Support issued for those students late to the Academy.
  • Liaise with the Attendance and Welfare Officer to ensure that prompt, consistent, and rigorous intervention with poor attendance.
  • Monitor student attendance alongside progress and performance targets.
  • Establish the reason for absences, including telephone calls, letters, and home visits, in liaison with the tutors and other staff.
  • Chase teachers' incomplete registers in a timely manner.
  • Identify patterns of poor attendance/punctuality and escalate concerns appropriately.

Requirements

  • Three years' experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment.
  • Qualifications to GCSE/A level standard or equivalent.
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft software, in particular Excel.
  • 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.
  • Sound knowledge of MIS (BromCom).
  • Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.

Professional Development and Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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