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Attendance Officer - Term Time

Oakfield Primary Academy, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-3914-218S
  • Posted:25/04/2024
  • Pay:KR6
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:27/05/2024 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Oakfield Primary Academy is seeking an experienced school administrator (experience in attendance is preferred) to join our team in the role of Attendance Officer. We are part of The Golden Thread Alliance, a thriving, vibrant and inclusive Multi Academy Trust in the North Kent area.

  • 39.5 hours per week, term time only + 1 weeks
  • Kent Range 6 - £23,801 FTE Per Annum, Pro Rata to £22,050.48

The role includes responsibility for providing administrative and organisational services to the school associated with the recording, management and monitoring of whole school attendance, analysing data to identify key areas of concern. Building close working relationships with pupils and families to improve attendance rates. Addressing issues with persistent absence is a key aspect of this role.

You will work as part of a small friendly office team, reporting in to the School Business Manager. Peer support is provided through other Attendance Officers across the Trust, and external networking to promote knowledge and the development of school procedures is encouraged. This is a varied and rewarding role which would suit a well organised, flexible person with an aptitude for hard work, creativity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Communication is key and demonstrating an ability to form positive and long-lasting relationships with parents and carers is essential to the role, however challenging or demanding this can be at times.

Oakfield Primary Academy is a three form entry primary school set close to Dartford town centre. The school is a thriving multicultural establishment and prides itself on providing a happy, safe and caring environment for all of its pupils. The staff, parents and governors of the school all work together to try to provide the very best for the families it serves.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication, we are able to offer you a range of benefits, including:

  • Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
  • Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
  • 27 days annual leave entitlement, increased after five years’ service (for Full Time contracts)
  • Two family days
  • Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Employee Assistance Programme

For full details on the key responsibilities for this role, please refer to the job description attached.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfiled Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Stacy Wickes
  • Address:Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW
  • Telephone: 07552503395
  • Email: hr@golden-thread.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.