Our Vacancies

Required: as soon as possible

Salary: The post will be paid on support staff salary scale point 25 to 29, currently £35,235 to £38,626 per annum. Actual for term-time only and 37 hours per week is £30,443 - £33,373 per annum.

Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Senior Attendance Officer to join Edgar Wood Academy, a new and expanding school that opened in September 2021. This is a key role within the attendance team, where you will lead on all aspects of daily attendance management, including tracking trends, completing first-day phone calls, conducting home visits, issuing penalty notices, attending attendance panels, and referring cases to the Local Authority/Education Welfare Officer when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Edgar Wood Academy at a pivotal stage in our development. The school currently has 630 students across Years 7 to 10 and will continue to grow. We have recently moved into a modern, state-of-the-art building with stunning views of the local countryside while being conveniently located near several motorway links.

At Edgar Wood Academy, we are committed to providing students with a rich and engaging educational experience. Our extensive enrichment programme ensures that all students benefit from a curriculum filled with memorable experiences and opportunities for personal growth.

Edgar Wood Academy is part of the Altus Education Partnership, providing staff with access to a wide range of support, collaboration, and professional development opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Aspire to be an outstanding colleague with a collaborative approach to working within a team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of young people in the borough.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and enjoyable working environment.
• The resources needed to carry out your role to the highest standards.
• A bespoke professional development programme to support your future career aspirations.

To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership Application Form on the Edgar Wood Academy website www.edgarwood.org and email to: recruitment@altusep.com.  

Closing Date: Monday 20^th January 2025

Interviews: W/C Monday 27^th January 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.