Skegness Grammar School is now recruiting for an Attendance Information Officer starting as soon as possible. 

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

To work closely with the Attendance Welfare Coordinator, providing information and analysis reports that guide decision making for improved attendance overall as well as in support of individual students

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

             To maintain accurate and up to date attendance/lateness records both manually and electronically and to ensure ongoing monitoring of attendance for all children to promote good attendance across the school. 

             Administer a daily attendance and punctuality check each morning and support following up the daily absences by telephone/message or other means including checking the school answerphone for absence messages and record appropriately on the MIS (Bromcom). 

             Process and record children who arrive late, leave during the school day and those who are collected late after the end of the school day. 

             Process applications for any leave/special absence of children in liaison with the AWC/Senior Leaders and Headteacher. 

             To engage with, attend and provide information for focal meetings with leaders responsible for key cohorts of students e.g., SEND, disadvantaged.

             Regularly meet with AWC to review attendance and punctuality data.

             To ensure, alongside SLT, that staff complete registers accurately and in a timely way in line with statutory regulations and to ensure that any discrepancies are amended.

             Check and follow-up any missing or anomalous marks in registers.

             Input attendance data onto school MIS and generate reports as required.

             To administer Fixed Penalty Notices.

             To ensure attendance / punctuality letters are consistently sent out through collaboration with the AWC.

             To attend Attendance Panel meetings and take minutes.

             To make/receive phone calls to/from parents regarding absence of students from school.

             To deal with student enquiries efficiently and in a pleasant and courteous manner. 

             To maintain accurate and up to date records of attendance in line with legislation.

             To carry out full, accurate and up to date administration of letters, files or other documentation for attendance.

             Assist AWC with targeted home visits /meetings and any attendance/punctuality data that may be required to support case work. 

             Liaise with the Data and Exams Officer to ensure Attendance and Assessment records are accurate and up to date in conjunction with the Trust Assessment calendar. 

             Regularly attend CPD around the use of Bromcom. 

             Work with colleagues to raise MCAS uptake with parents. 

About our Academy

Skegness Grammar School is a selective co-educational school.  We are a vibrant school community where students’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are excellent.  We promote a strong academic focus and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Whilst the students are at the centre of everything we do, we recognise and value our dedicated and committed staff.  We are actively seeking ways to enable our staff to achieve a balance between the exacting demands of their profession and their lives outside work.  Everyone associated with the school recognises the warm and welcoming environment and feels the energy and drive coupled with the friendly and calm students and staff as they all work towards students’ aims, achievements and aspirations; the students always come first!

Skegness is located on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Lincolnshire Wolds and the area offers affordable housing and an enviable quality of life.

Salary & Benefits

Permanent contract 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (38 weeks term time, plus 5 training days).

NJC 7 - £26,403 FTE (£23,191.84 pro rata) 

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

·        Experience working with children of relevant age.

·         Working effectively in an education environment

·         Working as part of a team or on own initiative

·         ICT Skills

·       Essential for the post-holder to have GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English or equivalent level of competency and experience of working within a similar role or an educational setting.

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country.  Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply now’.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore may have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.