Attendance Officer

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time
About Harris Garrard Academy

Harris Garrard Academy is a primary, secondary school and sixth form located in Erith, Kent. As part of the Harris Federation, we deliver high-quality education to our students, fostering an environment where every student can shine, regardless of their background, ability, or character.

Our academy is built on traditional values of discipline, respect, and good behaviour, combined with contemporary best practices in teaching, learning, and technology. We believe in the potential of every student and strive to provide an inspiring, personalised learning experience in a stimulating environment.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the Senior Attendance Officer to ensure attendance targets are met
  • Daily monitoring and follow-up of attendance and punctuality
  • Participating in late desk and follow-up detentions for students late to the academy
  • Contacting parents/carers of students absent at agreed times and recording reasons for absence
  • Daily monitoring and early calls on the attendance of children in care or students on the vulnerable list, reporting to the Academy Welfare Manager daily
  • Making home visits with the Academy Welfare Manager as required
  • Sending letters to parents regarding attendance matters as requested by the Academy Welfare Manager
  • Ensuring the smooth operation of the computerised registration system
  • Entering daily attendance information accurately onto the system
  • Establishing the reason for absences, including telephone calls, letters, and home visits, in liaison with tutors and other staff
  • Preparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificates as part of the academy's reward policy
  • Following up on poor attendance or punctuality
  • Signing students in and out of the academy outside normal start and finish times, ensuring communication with home where required
  • Liaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure prompt, consistent, and rigorous intervention on poor attendance
  • Monitoring student attendance together with students' progress and performance in relation to targets set
  • Dealing with referrals on attendance concerns from faculties
  • Alerting appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and making recommendations for resolution
  • Communicating with parents and external bodies concerned with the welfare of individual students
Qualifications and Experience

We are open to candidates with previous experience, but we are also interested in individuals with the right attitude and aptitude to fit in with our academy's values. We look for enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a considerate approach to working with students and staff.

Our successful apprentices are those who are driven to learn, can be upfront about their strengths and weaknesses, and are impatient to take on new challenges. For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development and Benefits

We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes a Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

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