Attendance & Admissions Coordinator

Attendance & Admissions Coordinator

SCP 22 - 26 £31,364 – £34, 834 FTE, 37 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks only

Our Academy is a fantastic place to study and work and there really is no better time to join our team! We are a forward thinking Ofsted ‘Good’ school and this is reflected in our Year 7 intake which has been oversubscribed for the past three years. We are incredibly proud of all that we have achieved and are looking for a great candidate to join us.

We have a clear vision at OAW: all students will have the opportunity to climb the stairway to University, or a real alternative, and lead a fulfilling and happy life. We are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that every child at our Academy achieves academic success. We firmly believe in a structured environment which is founded upon high expectations. We believe that all of our students, regardless of starting point, have the ability to fulfil their potential; and through great teaching and learning they will go on to become valuable and happy members of the community in which they live.

We are seeking a dedicated person to join us as an Attendance & Admissions Coordinator on a permanent basis. You will be joining a well-resourced Academy that has a relentless focus on raising achievement.

Purpose

The successful candidate will take ownership of the attendance and admissions activity in the Academy and delivery required outcomes and targets. To work with pupils, parent/carers, academy staff and outside agencies to ensure and promote high levels of attendance and punctuality across the academy and to maintain accurate manual and electronic records on behalf of the academy. Also, to line manage the Attendance Apprentice and Home School Liaison Officer. You will report directly to the Assistant Principal for Attendance.

Specific Responsibilities

• To line manage and oversee the responsibilities and range of duties of the Attendance Apprentice and Home School Liaison Officer
• To be responsible for the administration of the admissions process for the academy, supporting the senior leadership team
• Liaise with the admissions and appeals service at the Local Authority
• Ensuring that the student database is accurate and up to date, including maintenance of waiting lists for all year groups and administering CTFs both incoming and outgoing
• To oversee the execution and documentation of registers, and attendance marks on BromCom
• To provide updates for staff on student attendance
• Promote and support high levels of attendance, to support students in achieving to their full potential
• Promote a positive attendance and punctuality culture and be the first point of contact for attendance issues
• Ongoing monitoring of the attendance for the whole academy student population
• Providing an efficient administration of the Schools Management Information System (BromCom), ensuring that it is accurate and up to date in relation to Attendance.
• Support in the development and maintenance of the academy attendance action plan.

• Liaise with teaching staff, senior leadership, pastoral and inclusion teams and other relevant staff regarding students who are of concern and deciding on the relevant course of action
• Raise attendance issues with parents; meet with both students and parents in order to support them to improve attendance by updating the attendance tracker weekly
• In liaison with the Principal and other relevant professionals, identify and implement appropriate sanctions including fines and court actions, monitoring and producing documentation to support this legal process
• Make appropriate CME referrals in liaison with the DSL
• Organise and participate in home visits for unauthorised absences alongside pastoral team.
• Analyse data and produce reports for the Academy Leadership and OCL or any other external agencies as requested
• Provide timely reports in line with the Academy cycle process ensuring that end of year procedures are performed for all areas
• To provide administrative support including word processing, filing, arranging photocopying and collating of resources
• To produce standard letters and documents
• To work flexibly and provide emergency cover for other support staff posts as required

Oasis Academy Wintringham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an Enhanced disclosure check by the DBS.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CV APPLICATIONS ALONE.

For an application form or further information regarding this post, please contact Georgia Le’Gallienne, HR via email at Georgia.LeGallienne@oasiswintringham.org or telephone 01472 871811.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 21^st May 2024

Interviews will take place: WC Monday 20th May 2024