We are looking to appoint a dedicated and professional Attendance Manager who will work alongside the pastoral team to support young people and raise achievement by improving attendance and engagement. If successful, you will have a real opportunity to improve the life chances of young people.
At Ashington Academy, we aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.
We are committed to:
- a vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
- a positive and caring ethos
- an excellent learning environment and resources
- a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
- a supportive and effective governing body
We can offer:
- National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential advice and counselling service 24/7 365 days per year
The successful candidate will:
- Either have previous experience as an attendance officer or similar demanding administrative roles
- Possess strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, meet all deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
- Have a good level of administrative and computer skills
- Be highly numerate and literate, have strong attention to detail and accuracy with a good level of education
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, clearly and accurately both orally and in writing with a wide range of people e.g. students, teachers, parents/carers and colleagues
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible in their approach with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Deadline: Wednesday 15 December
Shortlisting will take place Wednesday 15 December with interviews taking place on Friday 17 December.
How to apply: Application packs can be downloaded from the website.
Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Jade Hutton, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS.