APPOINTMENT OF ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT (part-time)

Hours: 08:30 – 13:30 negotiable for right candidate (required for a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 5 days)

Term-time only (plus inset days as required)

Salary WSCC Grade 4, point 5 (£25,583 per annum, pro rata, subject to April pay rise)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated administrator to join our support team. The successful candidate will work alongside our Attendance Officer, supporting the school’s attendance policy. Principal duties include: processing attendance registers and monitoring attendance (all necessary training will be provided).

We are seeking applications from candidates with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills who understand the responsibility of confidentiality. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail. Applicants must be able to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet conflicting demands and deadlines. Experience of working with Microsoft packages would be essential. 

In return, we can offer you:

• A varied and interesting role which has a positive impact on children’s education
• A supportive, hard-working and committed team of staff and governors
• A high level of professional development
• Term time only working
• Enrolment in Local Government pension
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance
• Access to Easit card for discounted train travel
• Shared salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary tea/coffee available in the staffroom (all day)
• Staff social events

The school is an equal opportunity employer and supports the safeguarding and protection of children and individuals. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure. It is illegal to apply for a position requiring an enhanced DBS if you are on a barred list which prohibits you from working with children.

As part of our safeguarding processes for recruitment and due diligence at St Philip Howard Catholic School, we may complete an online search in addition to our standard background checks for your suitability to work within an educational setting. You will have a chance to address any issues of concern that come up during our search if called for interview.