Attendance Officer

Northampton International Academy

55 Barrack Road, Northampton NN1 1AA 

www.nia.emat.uk

01604 212811

info@nia.emat.uk

Headteacher: Martin Serráo

Northampton International Academy is looking for an Attendance Officer to join their team of dedicated support staff. The successful candidate will provide specialist service to assist the school in meeting their obligations and targets in relation to school attendance, investigating persistent absences and improving punctuality. They will monitor all students attendance daily and contact the parents/carers of any student who is not in school whose absence is unexplained. The successful candidate will also line manage the assistant attendance officer and two child and family support workers

The school is looking for someone who is extremely well organised, has the ability to prioritise work and ensure that strict deadlines are met. The ability to work on their own initiative and work within existing teams is essential. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well-planned and highly effective curriculum which is driven by our values. We believe in the transformational power of education. Transformation is in the very fabric of our building, having been transformed from the derelict and disused Royal Mail sorting office into a state-of-the-art educational facility. 

By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

 These include:

·        Continuous professional development and training opportunities

·        Dedicated support from our school improvement team

·        Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools

·        A Trust employee forum with representatives from across the organisation

·        A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

·        Childcare vouchers scheme

·        A corporate eye care plan

·        Flu jabs for all staff

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        State of the art Fitness suite

·        Headspace

For more information please contact email recruitment@emat.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserve the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.