Attendance Assistant – Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School

Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School, Potters Green Road, Coventry CV2 2AJ

Attendance Assistant

 Grade:                Romero Grade 4, points 6-14 (£19,264 – £22,571 paid pro rata)

Hours:                37 hours a week, 39 weeks per year

Do you want to make a positive difference to young people and their lives? Are you patient, empathetic, resilient and supportive? Are you looking to go into teaching and would like some experience in a school setting?

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Attendance Assistant to join our supportive Attendance team at our school in Coventry.

The successful candidate will work within the Attendance Team to improve the attendance and outcomes of students. This post would suit a recent graduate who is looking into a career in teaching or working with young people.

Why work for us?

  • Opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference
  • Be part of a supportive and dedicated team
  • Continuous professional development and training
  • Access to a Health Cash Plan provided through BHS
  • Support and professional development are a high priority and all our staff at every level benefit from high quality professional development opportunities.

We can offer:

  • A happy school with a committed team and a strong Catholic ethos;
  • A warm and welcoming atmosphere;
  • Enthusiastic, well-motivated and excellently behaved children;
  • Supportive parents and Local Academy Committee Members;
  • Excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy of schools.

The successful candidate will:

  • Have a Grade C or above in your Maths and English GCSE’s or equivalent
  • Be a dedicated professional with the ability to inspire children
  • Set high standards for themselves and others
  • Work successfully in partnership with parents and our community
  • Be committed to promoting the Catholic ethos of our school;
  • Be a team player with good interpersonal skills and able to multi-task in a busy environment;
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic and caring;
  • Be able to show excellent organisational and communication skills with both children and colleagues

Application forms and supplementary documents are available to download from https://romeromac.com/vacancies/     Only CES application forms will be accepted. All sections of the CES application form and relevant supplementary documents must be completed.

Our 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Closing Date: Monday 6th June at 9am

Application forms should be returned to the HR Department at hr@romeromac.com

Job Description

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