Attendance Administrator | £20,313- £21,722 | Castleford Academy

Castleford Academy is an 11-19 over subscribed, successful mixed comprehensive of over 1,500 pupils offering a rich and deep curriculum. We are firmly committed to establishing first class standards and are proud of our achievements. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in October 2019 and was judged ‘Outstanding’.

The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. 

Attendance Administrator

37 hours per week Term Time Only

Grade 5 SCP 7-11

Actual Salary £20,313- £21,722

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support our attendance provision here at Castleford Academy.

You will:

• Promote excellent levels of attendance across the Academy.
• Provide a high-level administrative service to support the school’s attendance strategy.
• Support and challenge both pupils and their families to improve their attendance.
• Contribute the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of pupils who attend the academy.
• Have overall responsibility for the input of pupil absence/attendance data and ensure it’s accuracy and relevance.

You will be/have:

• A confident and effective communicator.
• Experience of working with families with complex needs.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Proven organisational, time management and problem solving skills.
• The ability to deal with emotion packed situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Flexible and adaptable with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Job Description

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to Mr Wesley Bush, Headteacher at the school address or via email to [email protected].

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is Monday 8 th July 2024 at midday, with interviews taking place shortly after.

For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett HR Manager on 01977 605060.

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