Attendance Officer - Cardinal Newman Catholic School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

What is the job role?

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our administration team. The school has a statutory duty in respect of Attendance and this administrative role is instrumental in pro actively driving the administration element of Attendance. We are looking for someone with elevated skills to provide support to the school on Attendance.

We can offer:

• A happy school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos.

• A warm and welcoming atmosphere.

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children.

• Supportive parents and Local Academy Committee Members.

• Excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools.

• Staff Benefits - VIVUP

Who are we looking for?

If you have the below skills and experience, please apply:

• Demonstrable staff management experience.

• Persuasive communication skills to consult effectively with staff, parents / carers, and children.

• Good analytical skills to maintain accurate and timely information to identify pupils at risk of poor attendance.

• Experience of working in a busy environment, ability to work to tight timescales, and prioritise competing demands.

• Change management experience.

• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Applications, excel, word, excel and Outlook.

• Excellent organisational skills; be adaptable and flexible in their approach to work.

• The ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines, cope with interruptions, perform accurately and remain calm under pressure.

• Be able to make evidence informed decisions that improve attendance process and procedure.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead the school and make a significant contribution to the future success of the school. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

If you would like more information please contact our Assistant School Business Manager – Genna Wheeler on genna.wheeler@hccmac.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9th February 2024 09:00 am

Interview date: From 10th April 2024

To apply please visit: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147346/EDV-2024-CNCS-15466

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council