Attendance Officer

Job title:

Attendance Officer

Company

Knowsley Council

Job description

Pay Band F / SCP 12 – 1715 hrs x 46 weeks (term time only- over 5 mornings per week)Salary £26,421 – £28,770 pro rata, per annum(Actual Salary £9,739 – £10,604 per annum)Required as soon as possible a suitably experienced person to work under the guidance of senior staff to contribute to manage the day-to-day administration of attendance procedures. To work with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies to improve pupil attendance. The successful candidate will support senior leaders by providing a range of data management functions to enhance teaching and learning.Introduction to Alt Bridge SchoolAlt Bridge school is a forward-thinking specialist setting for learners in Knowsley with EHCPs. We are a thriving school community which offers our learners the best opportunities to succeed as we prepare them for adulthood.What is it like to work at Alt Bridge School?Here from some of our current and recently appointed staff members;“Alt Bridge is a welcoming school to work in. The staff and children are lovely, and I find it extremely rewarding working and supporting the children.”Current teaching assistant 2023“I would say ‘It is a privilege to work with such inspiring young people who never cease to amaze us, it’s so rewarding being part of the ‘Alt Bridge Family’ and I would not hesitate in recommending a position in our school to anyone! It’s a wonderful place with a family atmosphere…. “A recently appointed teaching assistant 2023“After recently joining Alt Bridge, it is the culture at the school which makes it such a special place to work. Working alongside supportive colleagues, students who have a genuine thirst for knowledge and in an environment built on care and mutual respect, makes Alt Bridge a wonderful place to teach (and learn!)”A recently appointed teacher 2023“I couldn’t be happier since moving to Alt Bridge. There is always such a positive atmosphere around school and it is a nice place to be every day. The staff not only go out of their way to support the lives of the pupils in school, but also go out of their way to support each other.The school leadership team make it a priority to support the health and well-being of all staff, more than any other school I have worked at.You are made to feel an important part of the school’s journey.”A recently appointed teacher 2023What extras we offer our staff to support wellbeingAt Alt Bridge, the wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. Each member of staff has a designated health and wellbeing contact amongst the Senior Leadership Team. In terms of staff wellbeing, for the 2023-2024 academic year, we currently offer;

• A staff wellbeing day
• A strong approach to Continued Professional Development with access to appropriate training.
• Access to the Knowsley employee assistance programme which offers a range of support mechanisms and benefits through Vivup.
• Access to an on-site gym with a variety of machines and equipment
• A range of initiatives such as Hug in a Mug recognition rewards, wellbeing boxes and staff wellbeing suggestions box etc.
• Free tea, coffees and milk for all staff.
• Fantastic Continued Professional Development opportunities.
• Hot Box Café orders weekly – purchase your take-away evening meal for your family which is made and prepared on site once a week by our post-16 hot box café.
• A supportive and friendly team all round!

SafeguardingAlt Bridge School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. To comply with Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. Social media checks will also be undertaken for successful applicants in line with current safeguarding procedures for recruitment.By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022ApplicationsApplications are welcome from all who can support the ethos of Alt Bridge and are willing to and able to make a positive contribution to the school.The successful candidate must be highly committed and show initiative. The person appointed will be joining a friendly and highly professional team within a very caring, happy and very successful school.Application forms should be completed online on the ‘KMBC website – ‘Jobs go Public’.Closing date for applications: Friday, 01 November 2024 @ 12.00 noonShortlisting: Monday, 04 November 2024Interviews: Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Expected salary

Location

Huyton, Merseyside

Job date

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:08:23 GMT

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