Attendance/Admission Officer

Maternity Cover

A unique opportunity to join a passionate team of staff in a good and growing Primary School.

 
Grange is a small one form of entry inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to achieve their best.

Grange was judged Good in its last Ofsted inspection (November 2017)
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed individual to promote the importance of pupil attendance within our school. This post would be ideally suited to an individual with experience working in this role or similar within the education sector. Experience using SIMS would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

The role of Attendance / Admission Officer is vital to ensuring the success and safety of students at our school. As well as maintaining accurate attendance records, the Attendance / Admission Officer works with staff, families and external agencies to challenge poor attendance and put in place appropriate measures to support children and families. The Attendance / Admission Officer will also provide data analysis to the member of staff in charge of attendance.

The successful candidate will act as a role model to pupils and will strive to inspire a love of learning in all.

Our ideal candidate will: 

• have the ability to build effective relationships with children and families
• be able to develop and implement strategies to remove barriers to learning
• be passionate about raising aspirations and helping children reach their full potential
• be able to use their initiative and be a flexible team player
• have a strong and focused work ethic
• have the resolve and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of pupils
• be committed to an ethos of high expectations and a growth mind-set

have excellent communication skills

We can offer you:

• A popular school with a positive ethos
• Children who are eager to learn
• Committed staff, governors and parents
• A real opportunity to be creative and inspire our pupils
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities

If you share our commitment to providing a good learning environment, then we look forward to hearing from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Fran John–Lewis on 020 7476 5146 for further details or to arrange a visit.

Interview: ASAP

Salary: Scale 4

Hours: 30 hours a week, term time and professional days

Start date: TBC

If you have any queries regarding your application, please contact the recruitment team on 020 8249 6900 or enquiries@npw.uk.com 

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.