Attendance Assistant

Required to start as soon as possible, a suitably qualified and experienced person to support our busy attendance department.

37 hours per week, term-time only (+5 days/Inset days)
PCD 5 - £25,183 per annum , pro rata

Key duties include:
•    Support Attendance Officer with general administration duties
•    Maintain computerised attendance records for all students – based on six session registrations per day
•    Print off class and tutor registers when required, e.g. for supply teachers without a school laptop or for a computer systems failure
•    Ensure there are records available to be used should the Fire Alarm go off
•    Operate, monitor and update the student absence records, contact parents/carers and inform relevant members of staff as appropriate
•    Prepare and analyse pupil attendance and punctuality reviews
•    Support families to improve attendance – conduct home visits/welfare checks with Attendance Officer
•    Take minutes and attend Inclusion and Attendance meetings
•    Attend Parents’ Evenings to promote attendance
•    Attend meetings with local primary schools with the Attendance Officer
•    Liaise with the Local Authority and follow their guidelines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential and a knowledge of SIMS would be advantageous. Full training and support will be provided.

Please download an application form available on our school website page. Your completed application should be supported by a letter of application and sent to Mr DS Northwood, Headmaster via email at: admin@nts.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing date: 1.30pm on Monday 24 February 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone or email: Wednesday 26 February 2025

Interviews to be held: Friday 28 February 2025

NTS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.