Sir Harry Smith Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment.

Sir Harry Smith Community College are recruiting a school Attendance Administrator to support our school’s Attendance Officer.

The hours for this role are 35 hours per week ~ 8.30am to 4pm, term time only. 

 Salary: Scale 3 -  Actual Salary - £20.290 ~ FTE is  £25,583

 The overwhelming body of evidence suggests that attendance is an essential ingredient in children’s learning. Because of this, a thorough and professional attendance team is essential to a successful and thriving school.

This role will require the successful candidate to follow up on absences within school, help to find solutions with families and young adults and notice trends and patterns with student absences. This information will provide part of children’s bespoke interventions and help to protect and educate the children in this community.

The successful candidate will: 

• Be inspirational, enthusiastic, and dedicated to improving student attendance and outcomes.

• Have competent computer skills 

• Be prepared to learn on the job and undertake training

• Work well both individually and as part of a committed team of supportive staff and skilled teachers.

• Have a friendly and caring demeanour

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and supportive team who place all our children at the centre of excellent teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A vibrant yet professional school environment

• A friendly staff team 

• Making a difference within a school community

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

  For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Wahlandt via awahlandt@sirharrysmith.com or 01733 703991. 

 Application deadline is midday on Tuesday 24th March. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we consider that we have received an appropriate number of suitable candidates for the post. 

 Applicants are thanked for their interest in Sir Harry Smith Community College. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted after the closing date