Attendance and welfare officer

Maternity Cover

Ark Acton Academy

November 2021

This role represents a unique opportunity to join an Academy at the beginning of its improvement journey and help grow Ark Acton into a beacon for state education.

We are  seeking to recruit a hard working,  reliable and committed Attendance and Welfare Officer to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will provide a professional service to support the school in raising attendance, investigating persistent absences and improving punctuality.  You will promote the welfare of the students whilst managing the attendance of the school medical room. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft packages and the use of data base software. You  will need to be able to work efficiently and effectively with the ability to priorities your work. Experience is desirable. 

The successful candidate will:

·       Be able to work independently and as part of a team.

·       Have excellent communication skill

·       Be able to make unsupervised visits to families

·       Have experience of working in a school environment (desirable)

·       Be passionate about the welfare of every students 

Qualification Requirements:

·       Hold a level 3 first aid certificate or be willing to complete first aid training.

·       GCSE English and Maths grade C or above.

·       Have the right to work in the UK 

In return we offer excellent staff well being, including:

·       Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans

·       Commitment to CPD

·       Use of our fully equipped gym

·       Local discounts

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Ruth MacMurray, HR Administrator, rmacmurray@arkacton.org.

For Further information and a full job description please click here.
For more information on the school and  to view our policies, please visit arkacton.org.

To apply for the position visit https://arkonline.org/careers

We strongly encourage visits to the school, please contact Ruth MacMurray, rmacmurray@arkacton.org  to arrange your visit. To find out more about the school please visit https://arkacton.org/

Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close this vacancy if we find the right candidate

Closing Date: 19th November 2021

Interviews: On Rolling Basis

Reporting to: Assistant Principal

Location:  Ark Acton Academy

Contract:  Fixed Term  Mat Leave Cover- July 2022, 

Working Pattern: 36 hrs/week, Term Time 

Salary: Ark Support Scale Grade 7 point 19- 29 £27,508-£32,881  FTE (will be Pro Rata according to  working  weeks and hours)

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

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies.  To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.