Average Attendance Officer salary in London

Working With UsHarris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. Our Academy is centred on the values of Knowledge, Integrity and Resilience and these underpin the way we work for both students and staff. Our staff are inclusive, diverse and committed to our mission: we develop aspirational young people to thrive in a changing world. HABS offers a broad, academic and challenging curriculum founded on six key curriculum aims: To develop deep, long-lasting knowledgeTo develop students into accomplished readers, writers and oratorsTo provide experiences within and beyond the classroom that enrich learning and ensure students can make informed choices about their futuresTo equip students to challenge injustice in all its formsTo enable students to understand how they learnTo support students to reflect on their choices and values to improve themselves and their community These aims underpin all elements of our curriculum, and we see our core academic curriculum and wider personal development curriculum as intrinsically linked. All staff at the Academy contribute to the personal development of our students through their roles as tutors and through their contributions to the wider life of the academy. A thriving school can only function with fantastic staff, and our vision is to make teaching at HABS both enjoyable and sustainable. The wellbeing of staff underpins every decision we make, and we seek to ensure that every member of staff can enjoy a work-life-balance enabling them to bring their best to work each day. At HABS, professional growth and development is central to our mission. Our professional development motto is ‘improve, not prove' and leaders are relentlessly focussed on supporting staff in getting even better through a wide range of internal and external training opportunities. As a part of the Harris Federation, all staff in the Academy benefit from being part of our network of more than fifty primary and secondary academies across London. Vibrant networks of subject experts meet regularly and teachers can access bespoke support from our central teams of consultants. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include: Assisting ALG in the management and development of attendance and punctuality policiesDaily monitoring and follow-up of attendance and punctualityParticipating on late desk and follow up detentionsContacting parents/carers of students absent at agreed time and recording reasons for absence if givenDaily monitoring and early calls on the attendance of children in care or students on the vulnerable listMaking home visits with the Academy welfare manager as requiredSending letters to parents regarding attendance matters as requested by the Academy Welfare ManagerEnsuring the smooth operation of the computerised registration systemEnsuring daily attendance information is entered accurately onto the systemEstablishing the reason for absences including telephone calls, letters and home visitsPreparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificatesFollowing up on poor attendance or punctualitySigning students in and out of the Academy outside normal start and finish timesLiaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure prompt, consistent and rigorous intervention with poor attendanceMonitoring student attendance together with students’ progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individualDealing efficiently and effectively with referrals on attendance concernsAlerting appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and making recommendations as to how these may be resolvedCommunicating with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the Academy concerned with the welfare of individual studentsMeeting with LAC students weekly and pass on any relevant information regarding their welfare What We are Looking ForWe would like to hear from you if you have: Qualifications to degree standard or equivalentSound Knowledge of Microsoft softwareKnowledge of Management Information Systems for input and export of student attendance data, including training in relation to attendance and report generationKnowledge of attendance policies and proceduresKnowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their familiesBasic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid courseKnowledge of a range of attendance codes and when they can be usedKnowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgroundsThree years’ experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishmentExperience of working with Academy welfare officerExperience of meeting with parents/carers formally and informallyExperience of managing attendance systemsExperience in a similar roleExperience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Applying for this PositionOur 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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about <a href="ht...

I am recruiting for a School Attendance Officer for an educational institute located in the London Borough of Sutton. As a School Attendance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high attendance levels among students. You'll work closely with students, parents, and staff to promote and monitor regular attendance, identify barriers to attendance, and implement strategies to improve overall attendance rates. The Hours for this role: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 3.45pm, Friday 7.30am - 3.30pm. Attendance Officer Key Responsibilities: Monitor daily attendance records and follow up on absences promptlyLiaise with parents, guardians, and external agencies regarding attendance concernsImplement strategies to improve attendance and punctualityAnalyse attendance data and prepare reports for senior managementCollaborate with teaching and pastoral teams to support students at risk of poor attendanceConduct home visits and meetings to address persistent attendance issues Attendance Officer Requirements: Experience in a similar role within an educational setting is preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solvingKnowledge of relevant policies and legislation related to school attendanceAbility to work collaboratively within a team and independently Attendance Officer Benefits: Competitive salary based on experienceOpportunities for professional developmentCollaborative and supportive work environmentPension scheme How to apply:We look forward to hearing from you, to apply for this position please email your CV to Molly.About us:Cloud-Stone Support specialises in non-teaching roles in a variety of primary, secondary and SEN schools across London and the UK.We will help you find the right short term, long term or permanent role in a school and locations that suits you. We are also here to guide you through every step of the recruitment process and provide a wealth of resources and expert advice to support you in your search for the perfect role.

About you We are looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable candidate who wants to work in a role where there is ample opportunity to apply their expertise and skills within an education setting. You will ideally be educated to degree level, with a relevant qualification. You will have relevant experience in day-to-day management of an student attendance, preferably in a school setting or Multi Academy Trust. You will be an excellent planner, organiser, and communicator, with proficient IT, numeracy and literacy skills supporting your ability to think creatively and solve complicated Main Purpose To take responsibility for whole school attendance and ensure the school is meeting its obligations and targets in relation to school attendance, especially persistent absence.  To contribute to raising achievement by improving school attendance and punctuality. To promote positive attitudes by students and families towards education and to ensure that parents are made fully aware of their statutory responsibilities.  To establish and develop a professional service to support the school in raising attendance, investigating persistent absences and improving punctuality.   Communication To deal with attendance enquiries from staff and parents and producing attendance lists where necessary. To network with other attendance officers and share best practice. General To carry out duties in accordance with health and safety legislation and the school policy. Contribute to school development through identified communication and consultation channels. To respect the confidential nature of information relating to the school and its students. To identify your own training needs and a willingness to attend training/courses. Comply with any reasonable request from management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children Have knowledge of, and adhere to, safeguarding policies and procedures.   Ensure a safe and supportive Academy culture. Ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and promoted in line with current best practice and any relevant legislation. Ensure equality of opportunity for all students in order that they may achieve to the best of their ability. Ensure equality of opportunity for all staff to facilitate their continuing professional development. Be aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2004 and statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education in relation to child protection and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults as it relates to this role. How to apply: We look forward to hearing from you, please email your About us: Cloud-Stone Support specialises in teaching and non-teaching roles in a variety of primary, secondary and SEN schools across London and the UK. We will help you find the right short term, long term or permanent role in a school and locations that suits you. We are also here to guide you through every step of the recruitment process and provide a wealth of resources and expert advice to support you in your search for the perfect role.