The role of the Attendance and Medical Officer will be to have responsibility for three broad but significant areas of the academy, including attendance, day-to-day management of medical care and first aid.

The job description gives further information about the types of requirements for each part of the position, but we are clear that the role will be flexible; no two days will ever be the same, and we really need someone who will remain flexible, calm and most importantly, champion our children and their families to give them the support they need at different times.

Candidates should also note that although this is a full-time/term-time post, there will be an expectation that the appointed candidate will work flexibly and be able to manage their own time to ensure that those urgent and important tasks are undertaken to safeguard pupils.  This may mean that additional work will be required outside of the operating hours to facilitate this.

The general duties for this role (as outlined above in the broad areas of responsibility) are:

 1) Attendance

• Be responsible for the daily oversight of all attendance, including absence and latenes
• Completion of registers
• Monitor and track attendance across the academy, including identified pupils who are of concern 
• Support parents/carers with attendance strategies (this may include home visits to support positive attendance) 
• Attend review meetings with the Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour and Attitudes to review whole-school attendance and identify strategies to improve this
• Carry out parent/carer contract meetings where pupils are persistently absent 
• Support pupils with medical needs and other issues which prevent full-time attendance by liaising with staff, parents/carers and other professionals
• Attend relevant meetings regarding the wellbeing of specific pupils 

 2) Day-to-day management of medical care

• To oversee and be accountable for the administration of all prescribed medication to pupils
• To ensure appropriate records are kept and maintained of pupils needing medication and of medication administered

 3) First aid

• To act as the academy’s named person for first aid and take responsibility for the appropriate provision for first aid across the academy 
• To administer first aid for pupils and staff as required
• To oversee the care for pupils who are unwell and liaise with the parents/carers of these pupils 

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone that is able to remain calm under pressure and prioritise tasks accordingly. An eye for detail is essential in this role with record keeping and documentation, and as such the person appointed needs to be a strong user of IT as this will be required for a significant part of this role.  

The role will be fast paced, varied, and demanding, and so it is paramount that the person appointed can think on their feet, work on their own within a supportive team, and can ask for help or advice when needed. We also need someone who can work with and liaise with parents/carers in a personable and supportive way, but challenge as required to ensure that the children’s safety and attendance is prioritised.  

 The successful candidate will have:

-  The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence 

-  Excellent inter-personal skills

-  Experience with supporting children and families

-  Excellent communication and organisational skills

-  High levels of confidentiality 

In return we can offer:

-  A firm commitment to you and your professional development

-  Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking pupils, staff and governors 

-  Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference

-  Fantastic trust-wide CPD opportunities

This is a chance to be part of something exciting and very worthwhile. This opportunity will open doors both professionally and personally to anyone who joins our quest!

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

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