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Attendance Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
17/01/2025
Advert End Date:
31/01/2025 12:01
Salary:
£28,163 - £30,060. Actual £24,182 - £25,811
Hours per week:
37 hours
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
275073
Employment Location:
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Ridge Terrace Bedlington NE22 6ED
Post Number:
SNT4271(e)
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
31 Jan
Further Information
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust and you will not be an employee of Newcastle City Council.

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Ridge Terrace
Bedlington
NE22 6ED

Attendance Officer
Required as soon as possible
 
  • Grade: BB05 (Salary Point 13-17)
  • FTE Salary: £28,163 to £30,060 per annum pro rata, Actual: £24,182 to £25,811 per annum
  • Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term Time only + 5 additional days as confirmed by the school 
We are looking for a highly motivated, pro-active, dedicated person to join our pastoral team as an Attendance Officer. This is a key role and you will be responsible for monitoring and improving student attendance, ensuring that all students have the best opportunity to succeed.
 
St Benet Biscop is a popular and oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The post holder will be based at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington but will be expected to attend off site meetings and regularly undertake home visits where required.
 
This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction, it is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:
  • "There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
  • “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
  • “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
  • “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
  • "Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.” 
In order to support the school moving forward in this key area, we are looking for energetic and passionate individuals with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.
 
An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:
  • A competitive salary
  • Access to training and support
  • Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
  • Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
  • Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
  • Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school's HR department.
 
Applications from all denominations are welcome.
 
Closing date for applications: by noon Friday, 31 January 2025
 
We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date so we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.
 
Safeguarding Statement:
 
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
 
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
 
Application Link to be used:
https://www.eteach.com/careers/st-benetbiscop/application-register?vacancyId=1461584&lang=en-GB&src=North_East_Jobs
 
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