Attendance Assistant

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only + 5 days Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region. Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area. At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the SLT and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education. About the Role Outwood Academy Ormesby requires a positive, dedicated and ambitious Attendance Assistant to provide administrative support to promote whole school attendance strategies. The ideal candidate will also play a key role in fulfilling our responsibility in our academy of improving and making attendance more sustainable for students as part of the thriving Attendance Team. Owing to the nature of the role, an ability to relate to the academy's students and their parents/carers in a positive and proactive way is crucial. To be successful in this rewarding role, you will need to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work and ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative and work within existing teams is essential. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Strong IT skills and practical experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, are essential for this role. Experience within a school attendance role is advantageous but not essential.

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To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here For further details on this role, or to arrange a visit/phone call with the academy, please contact George Edwards on: g.edwards@outwood.com For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button. Closing date: Midday on 8 November 2024. Interview date: 14 November 2024. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Owing to the nature of the role, an ability to relate to the academy's students and their parents/carers in a positive and proactive way is crucial. To be successful in this rewarding role, you will need to be extremely well organised, have the ability to prioritise work and ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on your own initiative and work within existing teams is essential. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and be able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. Strong IT skills and practical experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, are essential for this role. Experience within a school attendance role is advantageous but not essential.

Outwood Academy Ormesby can be found in the town of Middlesbrough in the north-east of England. Our goal is to continuously improve and become a leading academy in the region. Through strong leadership, we empower our staff to excel and ensure that students receive the best possible education and outcomes. The academy provides an excellent environment for professional development and making a positive impact on the lives of students in the area. At our academy, we have highly trained staff and effective safeguarding measures in place to support all staff members. Additionally, the SLT and staff work together effectively to ensure that all students are actively engaged in their education.