Attendance Officer

ATTENDANCE OFFICER Commencing - January 2025 (or earlier) Salary - £25,979 to £28,770

• FTE
Actual Salary - £22,279 to £24,672
• pay award pending for 2024
Term Time Only - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Are you motivated by the challenge of improving student attendance? Do you have the communication skills to engage effectively with parents, students and staff? The Role Watling Academy is seeking an organised and efficient Attendance Officer to join our team and assist in supporting and improving student attendance. As an Attendance Officer, you will: · Implement strategies to support and improve student attendance, promoting regular and punctual attendance through both formal and informal processes. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory frameworks related to school attendance, offering informed advice to parents, carers, staff and external organisations. · Act as a key contact for attendance matters, providing guidance to families, school leadership and external organisations on attendance policies and procedures. · Accurately record, report and monitor student absences, ensuring a prompt response by contacting home when students are not reported absent but fail to attend school. · Produce attendance improvement plans for students with frequent absence to support their return to regular attendance at school. About Watling Academy Watling Academy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community. For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack About The Denbigh Alliance The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust. As a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do. The Denbigh Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. E-mail: hr@thedenbighalliance.org.uk Acting Headteacher: Mrs Helen Fry Closing date for applications: 6th November 2024, 9am

Are you motivated by the challenge of improving student attendance? Do you have the communication skills to engage effectively with parents, students and staff?

Watling Academy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to open the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community., The Denbigh Alliance Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.