Attendance Officer

Job Introduction

The Blue Coat School

The Blue Coat School joined the South Farnham Educational Trust and is the second, secondary school alongside Brighton Hill School.  As such, we are in a great position to be at the forefront of educational developments to provide the best possible school experience for our students.

There is a strong sense of community within the school and a real desire amongst staff to grow and develop our teaching and provision. We are committed to ensuring a truly inclusive, enjoyable and successful school environment for all children.   

Every student has a place in our school and the team are committed to high standards and expectations in every aspect of our work.   We aim to grow and develop as a school community to meet these expectations which will best prepare our students for a successful and happy life after their journey with us.

Attendance Officer

The Attendance Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring that all students attend school regularly and punctually, in line with the national picture. A sharp focus on strategies to address truancy, supporting vulnerable groups, and developing strategies to reduce persistent absence (PA) and school attendance (SA) issues. 

The officer will work closely with students, families, school leaders, and external agencies to improve attendance measures and therefore support the educational achievement of students, particularly those from disadvantaged or vulnerable backgrounds

Candidates

We are looking for someone with energy and enthusiasm who is dedicated to supporting students in a school and is willing to work hard. Although previous similar experience would be useful, this is not essential as full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn, attend training and be proactive. The school actively encourages applicants from a range of backgrounds and is proud of the diversity of the staff. 

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding young people and we ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All appointments are subject to full safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Any candidates selected for interview will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence checks. The school reserves the right to close the position early on receipt of a strong application, so if you are interested we would urge you to apply sooner rather than later.

To apply, please complete the SFET Support Staff Application form (available on our website) and send by email to recruitment@aldworth.hants.sch.uk

For further information or enquiries, please use the above email address or contact us on 01256 322691.

 Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.