About UsHarris Academy Greenwich is one of the most successful schools in London, a school that is providing our students with a first class education and amazing life experiences. This reflects our personal outlook on life and on education. We only get one life and we should all use it to make a real difference in the world, to put a ‘ding’ in the universe. Our role here is to help students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible, and to make that dream come true through our culture of success, moral courage and integrity which beats at the heart of the school. As parents, what do we want for our children? We want our children to be successful in their chosen profession, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We want them to be happy and to flourish. We ensure this school provides that opportunity for your child year after year.And what do we want for our staff? We want our staff to receive regular, world-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, to never burn out, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world. We ensure this school provides that opportunity for staff year after year.So whether you are interested in sending your child here, or are interested in working here, you can be assured that this is a brilliant school. We are rather proud of it! Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting ALG in the management and development of attendance and punctuality policies
Daily monitoring and follow-up of attendance and punctuality
Participating on late desk and follow up detentions
Contacting parents/carers of students absent at agreed time and recording reasons for absence if given
Daily monitoring and early calls on the attendance of children in care or students on the vulnerable list
Making home visits with the Academy welfare manager as required
Sending letters to parents regarding attendance matters as requested by the Academy Welfare Manager
Ensuring the smooth operation of the computerised registration system
Ensuring daily attendance information is entered accurately onto the system
Establishing the reason for absences including telephone calls, letters and home visits
Preparing and distributing attendance and punctuality certificates
Following up on poor attendance or punctuality
Signing students in and out of the Academy outside normal start and finish times
Liaising with the Educational Welfare Officer to ensure prompt, consistent and rigorous intervention with poor attendance
Monitoring student attendance together with students’ progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual
Dealing efficiently and effectively with referrals on attendance concerns
Alerting appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and making recommendations as to how these may be resolved
Communicating with the parents of students and with persons or bodies outside the Academy concerned with the welfare of individual students
Meeting with LAC students weekly and pass on any relevant information regarding their welfare

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

Qualifications to degree standard or equivalent
Sound Knowledge of Microsoft software
Knowledge of Management Information Systems for input and export of student attendance data, including training in relation to attendance and report generation
Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures
Knowledge of the range of agencies that work with students and their families
Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course
Knowledge of a range of attendance codes and when they can be used
Knowledge of many of the social issues facing students from disadvantaged backgrounds
Three years’ experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment
Experience of working with Academy welfare officer
Experience of meeting with parents/carers formally and informally
Experience of managing attendance systems
Experience in a similar role
Experience of working with young people, including those with challenging behaviour

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includesour Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more aboutour benefitson our website.

Attendance Officer