Hedgewood School

Attendance Officer and Receptionist
Post Start Date: TBC
Closing date: 05/03/2025
Closing time: 11:59 AM

Attendance Officer and Receptionist

Work hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 9:00am - 3.30pm
Work pattern: 34 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 2, Point 4, £22,331 per annum
Contract type: Permanent

Hedgewood School is a Primary SEN school for 190 pupils. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Attendance Officer & Receptionist with SIM’s experience to support our school’s operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and report on the whole school attendance data.
  • Analysing data to identify key areas of concern.
  • Work closely with pupils, staff, parents and carers to reduce levels of absence.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for parents & visitors, always maintaining a warm welcome.
  • Provide administrative support to staff as needed.
  • Answer the telephone in a polite and timely manner.
The Successful Applicant Will:
  • Have experience with SIMS (School Information Management System).
  • Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
  • Be enthusiastic, hardworking, and able to handle a busy, fast-paced environment with professionalism.
  • Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Closing date: Wednesday 5th March 2025 at Noon
Interview: Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th March 2025

Supporting Documents

Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Hedgewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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