Attendance Officer - Full-time

Our successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of attendance-related tasks within the academy alongside completing main office administration tasks. They will provide highly effective support to the School Office and the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the overall efficiency of our educational environment., The Attendance Officer will collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team, colleagues, the Local Authority, and the broader Trust, maintaining confidentiality and fostering a spirit of cooperation.

While prior experience in a school office is preferred, it is not mandatory, as the ideal candidate will possess the adaptability to handle various administrative responsibilities inherent in this dynamic role., We are seeking a professional, personable individual dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Above all, the successful candidate will demonstrate a positive work ethic and a proactive approach. A passion for working in the education sector is highly valued, with previous experience in a school environment being advantageous.
If you share our enthusiasm for this opportunity, we invite you to apply!
Essential Skills:
+ Excellent organisational and planning abilities
+ Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
+ Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness
+ Proficiency in standard office and Google software applications
+ Ability to work independently and take initiative
+ Dedication and enthusiasm
+ Excellent attendance and punctuality record

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four 'clusters' of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.
As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.
Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

This is a permanent opportunity, working 37 hours per week, term time + 1 week of inset and offers an actual salary of £19,536 - £23,229 per annum (£22,714 - £27,007 full-time equivalent), based on experience.