Attendance and Welfare Administrator

Advantage Schools is seeking a self-motivated and experienced administrator primarily based at The Stockwood Park Academy working closely with the Trust Education Welfare Officer and supporting the Director of Attendance and Welfare in helping to raise the level of attendance across the Trust. Attendance is a key focus and priority across the Trust and continues to improve. Recent Ofsted reports reflect the drive and passion that we have to ensure that children and young people achieve their potential.

We are a forward-thinking team who strive to achieve over and above expectations to ensure that we become within the top 1% of performing trusts with regards to attendance and pupil outcomes.

Key Duties

·         Maintain precise records on Arbor/CPOMS systems; ensure information is shared accurately and appropriately.

·         Monitor attendance data and escalate concerns around persistent absenteeism and arrange meetings and coordinate responses to attendance/welfare issues.

·         Respond to parents/carers queries to initially discuss concerns regarding attendance, identify potential barriers, and signpost possible support avenues.

·         Prepare paperwork for attendance reviews, parent meetings, academy attendance meetings and other key procedures relating to attendance and pupil welfare

·         Diarise and schedule meetings for the Director of Attendance and Welfare, ensuring efficient calendar management.

·         Assist in completing agency referrals and liaise with relevant teams for follow-up of actions.

The ideal candidate will

·         Be an experienced administrator with great organisational and time management skills

·         Have prior experience of working confidentially within a related field such as education, social care, or health professions.

·         Have excellent verbal and written skills with strong attention to detail particularly with reports/letters/communication.

·         Be able to work professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders.

·         Have strong IT skills, specifically Microsoft word and Excel

·         Maintain a positive attitude, be resilient and able to stay calm under pressure with ability to make informed decisions.

·         Be dedicated to improving life chances for young people.

·         Be willing to undertake any training relevant to the role.

Job specifics

Start Date             Monday 23^rd June 2025

Salary                       AS 9-14 FTE £26,709-£28,924 actual pro rata £24,366-£26,387

Job Role                 Permanent, Full time, Term time + INSET days plus 2 weeks, 41 weeks per year

Working Hours 37 hours per week, 8am-4pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-3:30pm Fridays.

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

The Department for Education (DfE) has set out statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ for schools and colleges on safeguarding.

Safeguarding is defined in paragraph 4 as:

“Protecting children from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes.”

The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.