Attendance Officer

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic and adaptable Attendance Officer to join our highly-motivated team at an exciting time in the college’s growth.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience, or interest, in working as an Attendance Officer.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring all students access their education;
• Be inclusive in their practice with high expectations of all;
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college;
• Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
• Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
• Have good communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team; and
• Be dedicated and flexible, with commitment to students’ progress and continual improvement.

In return, we offer:

• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.
• A workplace that is future focused with potential for professional growth as we improve;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.

Salary & Benefits

GRADE:                              Single Status 6 Points 14-16 (FT Equivalent £25,994.00 - £26,835.00 p.a)

HOURS:                              37 hours per week

WEEKS:                               39 weeks per year –term time only

Location

Rye College
The Grove
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7NQ

Supporting documents

• Please click here for the Job Description
• Please click here for an Application Form

How to apply

Please send your application, outlining your suitability for the role against the enclosed person specification and job description, by email to Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

Alternatively, submit your application to the HR Officer, Aquinas, Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ.

 Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained. All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates may have their references taken-up before any interview – unless explicitly requested in your application.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.