Attendance Support Officer

Recruitment
23/24

Attendance Support Officer

Minsthorpe Community College

Welcome
Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in Minsthorpe Community
College. We hope that the information contained within
this pack will help you decide if you have the right
qualities, skills, and experience to apply for our vacancy.

Minsthorpe Community College is a very special place.
Between us, we have more than 40 years’ experience
working here. When we became Joint Principals in
April 2019, we wanted to bring to life the vision and
values that we truly believe make this College and its
community the amazing place that it is. At Minsthorpe
Community College our core values of motivation,
commitment and care permeate through everything we
do. They are brought to life in all aspects of our College
life and not just put up on the walls as decoration. Our
vision for Minsthorpe will only ever happen when we
live through these values which we hold dear.

Minsthorpe’s core values are built on our response
to the following question. As a parent, looking for a
school, college, or university for our own children, what
is it that we actually look for in a place? Firstly, we want
a place where our children love to learn; somewhere
where they get up every morning and want to go to,
where they are motivated in all the subjects they study
and where there is a wide range of extra-curricular
activities for them to enjoy. Secondly, we want to find a
place where they will get a world-class education, where
teachers and students are committed to achieving
the very best to move them to the next phase of their
education. Finally, we want a place that will look after
our loved ones. A place where people care for each
other and put an arm around someone if they are in
need. We want to know that there is always an adult
available whenever needed and where children will
make friends that will last a lifetime.

Our vision for Minsthorpe is that every single person
has a part to play in strengthening our learning
community. Students, staff, parents, and governors
all have a crucial role to play each and every day. We
say to our students that we all have different talents
and whether you are an amazing mathematician or
can speak a foreign language, whether you are a great
footballer or a talented tennis player, whether you
love reading, are passionate about the environment
or have an incredible singing voice, everyone has a
part to play here. We are ambitious for our students
to be the best that they can be. We want them to be
motivated to come to College, committed to their
education and to care for each other.

We are seeking to appoint staff who will share
this vision and work with us to make it a reality.
At Minsthorpe, we invest in the recruitment,
development and retention of caring professionals
who are committed to constantly reviewing and
improving the quality of learning, teaching and
support. We expect that staff are motivated to work
collaboratively in setting high expectations for all
students with a relentless focus on student learning
and progress. In return, you will benefit from working
with caring colleagues who will support you in your
role and your personal and professional development.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the college, we
would be more than happy to show you around so
you can get a feel for who we are.

Email enquiries@minsthorpe.cc and we will
arrange a convenient time for you to come and visit
Minsthorpe Community College. We look forward to
hearing from you.

Mr Mark Gilmore/Mrs Rachael Merritt
Joint Principals

Mr Mark Gilmore & Mrs Rachael Merritt
Joint Principals

Vision

Vision & Mission

Staff
At Minsthorpe, we invest in the recruitment,
development and retention of caring professionals
who are committed to constantly reviewing and
improving the quality of learning, teaching and
support. We expect that staff are motivated to work
collaboratively in setting high expectations for all
students with a relentless focus on student learning
and progress.

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Mission

Students
At Minsthorpe, we motivate students through
an engaging curriculum which promotes lifelong
learning. We provide exciting educational
opportunities and an ethos of care, guidance and
support for all. We know that students learn best in a
safe, calm and orderly environment and our rewards
and sanctions support this. We expect that students
are committed to their own learning and progress
and to achieving their future aspirations.

Minsthorpe Community College:
A place where everyone plays a
part in strengthening our learning
community through motivation,
commitment, and care.

Parents and Carers
At Minsthorpe, we value the contribution our caring
parent body makes to their child’s education, as we
work together to motivate and support each student
in reaching their full potential. We want parents
and carers to work with us in ensuring their child is
safe and happy. We expect the full commitment of
parents and carers in ensuring their child attends
regularly and on time; completes home learning;
wears the correct uniform; is fully equipped and
ready to learn and behave the Minsthorpe Way.

Governors
At Minsthorpe, the Governing Body is committed
to challenging the College Leadership to secure
the highest standards of education for the
students of our community. It oversees the
financial performance of the College, ensuring that
budgets are well spent. Governors expect that all
stakeholders work together in the best interests of
the students to motivate and care for each other.

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Minsthorpe Community College is a large, vibrant, and
inclusive community college with a student body of over 1500
students ranging from 11 to 19 years. We have six primary
schools in our pyramid and are pleased to welcome children
from neighbouring areas.

We have a highly skilled team of teachers and associate
staff that always act in the best interest of the students.
We offer excellent facilities for learning and teaching with
dedicated blocks for each subject area as well as community
dimensions including a sports & fitness centre and a
children’s centre.

Students enjoy a range of extra-curricular and enrichment
opportunities which complement their learning. Minsthorpe
Community College secures great GCSE and Post 16 results
year on year allowing students to progress into higher
education and employment.

Minsthorpe Community College places at the heart of its
development a commitment to high quality professional
development for all staff who join the college. We
understand that by investing in our staff we will create an
organisation with a shared vision and mission. "There is a focused,

purposeful atmosphere
around the school, which is
underpinned by the school’s
vision of motivation,
commitment and care.“

Ofsted, 2023

Why work at
Minsthorpe?

• The opportunity to work in a well-resourced,

• Excellent facilities for learning and teaching with

• Free membership of our state-of-the-art on-site

• Comprehensive induction and on-going

• Excellent care and support for all staff, including

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Nationally agreed terms and conditions in

As a college we are
committed to provide
the following benefits
for employees:

"Pupils are confident, well-
mannered and eager to
share their opinions. They
work hard in lessons and
are keen to succeed.“

Ofsted, 2023

Learning and
Teaching the
Minsthorpe
Way

Teachers and Student Support colleagues at
Minsthorpe Community College strive to plan and
deliver lessons to a consistently high standard
rooted in fundamental Core Principles of effective
pedagogy. We insist on excellent standards of
behaviour for learning from all students and it is
our daily goal to inspire students to learn & think
critically, challenge & support them to achieve and
make progress and equip them with the necessary
skills to be lifelong learners and effective members
of society.

We have high expectations of all our students
at Minsthorpe Community College and BE FAIR
EVERYWHERE supports students to understand
how we expect them to behave in lessons and
around the College site. Parents are asked to
watch the relevant BE FAIR EVERYWHERE video
with their child to ensure they are clear about our
expectations.

Be Fair Everywhere

Staff address
any misbehaviour, including
low-level disruption to
learning, appropriately.
Pupils behave well.

Ofsted, 2023

At Minsthorpe Community College our core
values of Motivation, Commitment and Care are
at the heart of everything we do. Our curriculum
intent is to raise the achievements and
aspirations of all learners through the delivery
of a highly personalised, broad, ambitious, and
inclusive curriculum that:

• Deepens students’ understanding and

• Ensures students are literate and numerate

• Enriches students’ learning experiences

• Builds students’ character

• Empowers students to realise their

Curriculum

"Teachers and pupils
are clear about
expectations and
procedures through the
‘Minsthorpe way’ ... As a
result, the school is
calm and orderly.”
Ofsted, 2023

We are an inclusive Post 16 provider and cater for learners at
all levels and have an established reputation for very strong
exam performance, a passion for teaching and learning and
an unwavering focus on helping every student achieve their
best possible goals.

Minsthorpe Post 16 is committed to delivering high quality
teaching which provides challenges and opportunities for
individual learners. Students have the opportunity to be
creative, innovative and enterprising, whilst benefiting
from strong care, support and guidance. The Post 16
team continues to provide our students with support and
motivation to raise their aspirations, succeed in learning and
position themselves for a better future.

We have a well-established ethos of care and support.
Our students and staff enjoy working together as ‘Team
Minsthorpe’ and everyone is committed to ‘Learning and
Behaving the Minsthorpe Way’, because we know this
will deliver the best education for the young people. We
cannot achieve this alone, and we firmly believe in a strong
partnership between the college and everyone within our
community.

"The school has ensured that the
sixth-form curriculum meets
students’ needs and interests ...
This helps sixth-form students to
progress on to higher education,
apprenticeships and
employment.“

Ofsted, 2023

Student
Support

We provide Motivation, Commitment
and Care for students requiring additional
support with the aim of ensuring that they
achieve their best possible outcomes,
transition to Post 16, and have ambitions for
jobs, further education, and careers and that
they can thrive as independently as possible,
depending on their needs.

We are parent and child centred, work in
partnership with stakeholders, and have
open, robust but respectful conversations
with colleagues as we all strive for those best
outcomes. We are a skilled, experienced,
and knowledgeable team and have good
knowledge of the complex education
system and can advise and support families
about appropriate provisions, support and
managing the bureaucratic and legislative
challenges for students with SEND.

Post 16

At Minsthorpe Community College we are
committed to the Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) and learning of all members of
staff at every career stage and level of experience.
We recognise the value of evidence-informed
training with an overall to impact positively on
students’ outcomes and experiences. We are
active partners in many local networks, including
the Wakefield and Selby Teaching School Hub.

Associate
Teams
Our core Associate staff teams consist of
Administration, Finance, IT Services, and Data
& Exams. These teams are based in The Hub,
which is a large open-plan office in the centre of
college, where they are easily accessible to offer
support, advice, and guidance to staff, students
and each other.

Our ongoing Professional Development &
Learning programme is planned and structured
to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers
and student support staff around the Core
Principles of Learning & Teaching whilst giving
them a growing awareness of key elements.
Our Early Career Teachers have full access to
the UCL Early Career Framework and leaders
engage with NPQ programmes to support their
development.

Professional
Development

Our Core Principles of Quality Learning &
Teaching are formed based on a wide range of
experience and expertise within Minsthorpe
Community College but equally through
accessing well-regarded and researched
pedagogical texts. Resultant CPD will draw on
these texts to form the basis of their content
and delivery.

CPD: The
Minsthorpe
Way

Thank you for taking the time to read
this overview of Minsthorpe Community
College. We recommend that you explore
our website to discover more about us:
www.minsthorpe.cc

Catherine Green
Director of HR & Associate Teams
March 2024

Professional
Learning and
Development
Associate Staff

Associate staff engage in whole College
statutory training e.g., Safeguarding but equally
have access to other training pertinent to their
respective roles. The list below is not exhaustive
but gives a flavour of the range of training
opportunities available:

• Access Arrangements training;

• HLTA status

• Apprenticeships

• Team Teach

• Invigilator training

• First Aid

"The curriculum is ambitious
for all pupils ... Pupils with
special educational needs
and/or disabilities (SEND)
are involved in all aspects of
school life."

Ofsted, 2023

Attendance
Support
Officer

Grade 4
Term-time only
37 hours per week
8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday
8.00am – 3.30pm Friday

Actual Salary - £19,650-£19,978We are expanding our Attendance Team and are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and
hardworking Attendance Support Officer to join
our team.

Under the direction of the Head of Attendance,
you will oversee the colleges attendance
procedures, ensuring that official registers are
accurately maintained, and attendance trends are
monitored.

Minsthorpe Community College is a place where
everyone plays a part in strengthening our
learning community through Motivation,
Commitment and Care. Our most recent Ofsted
report (2023) described us as a “Good college”
who “invests in staff’s development. This means
that staff feel valued and are proud to work at the
school ... Leaders support staff well and consider
their workload and well-being."”

The successful candidate will be:

• Proactive and organised with the ability

• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to deal sensitively and effectively with

College values of Motivation, Commitment
and Care

We provide:

• A well-resourced, forward thinking and

• Excellent care and support for all staff.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free gym membership
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive induction and on-going

opportunities for Professional Development.

The successful candidate will have to meet
the requirements of our Person Specification
and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. A
prohibition from teaching check and an
online search will also be completed for all
applicants.

Minsthorpe Community College is
committed to equality of opportunity and
upholding the principles of the Equality Act
2010. We positively welcome applications
from all sections of the community. Only
applications submitted with a completed
Minsthorpe Academy Trust Application Form
will be considered.

Further particulars for this post can be
obtained by visiting our Web Site at
www.minsthorpe.cc

If you would like to arrange a visit to the
college, we would be more than happy to
show you around so you can get a feel for
who we are. Email enquiries@minsthorpe.cc
and we will arrange a convenient time for
you to come and visit Minsthorpe
Community College.

Please send completed application forms to
Cath Green, Director of HR & Associate
Teams: -
cgreen@minsthorpe.cc by midday – Monday
25th March 2024

Job Description
Overall Purpose
of the Post

Under the direction of the Head of
Attendance, oversee the colleges attendance
procedures, ensuring that official registers
are accurately maintained, and attendance
trends are monitored. Working alongside
the Attendance Team and Pastoral Team to
reduce levels of unauthorised absence and
improve attendance levels throughout
college.

All adults working in, or on behalf of the
college have a responsibility to safeguard
and promote the welfare of children. This
includes:

A responsibility to provide a safe
environment in which children can learn and
develop.

Identifying children who may be in need of
extra help or who are suffering, or are likely
to suffer significant harm. All staff then have
a responsibility to take appropriate action to
prevent concerns from escalating, working
with services as needed.

Employment
checks required

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Proof of relevant qualifications (original
certificates)

Two satisfactory references

DBS Enhanced Disclosure check

A Prohibition Order check and on-line search

A medical assessment prior to commencement
of employment.

Key
Accountabilities,
Duties and
Responsibilities

Process parental requests for students
requiring leave in term-time.

Ensure parents/carers are aware of their
statutory responsibilities by providing relevant
information.

Attend relevant meetings and record
notes/minutes as required.

Deal with general queries relating to student
absence.

Maintain accurate student records.

Be aware of and comply with policies and
procedures relating to child protection, health,
safety and security, confidentiality, and data
protection, reporting all concerns to an
appropriate person.

Be aware of and support difference and ensure
equal opportunities for all.

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of
the college.

Appreciate and support the role of other
professionals.

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as
required.

Participate in training and other learning
activities and performance development as
required.

Other duties commensurate with the grade of
the post as directed by the Principal/Line
Manager.

Ensure that complete and accurate attendance
data is held in the college’s information
management system (SIMS).

Follow the colleges attendance protocols,
including sending texts, phoning parents/carers
to establish the reasons for any unexplained
absences, and arranging home visits by other
staff.

Provide relevant data/reports on attendance to
the Attendance Team, and members of the
Pastoral Team as required.

Sign-in students arriving late to college and
follow up with appropriate action.

Monitor internal attendance through Sims and
regular lesson checks.

Monitor attendance for students with part-time
timetables, including those with Alternative
Provision placements.

Co-ordinate and communicate information to
relevant staff, agencies, and parents.

Develop good relationships with colleagues,
students, and other stakeholders.

Provide administrative support to the
Attendance Team, producing and issuing letters
(including warning letters), filing etc.

Person
Specification

Education, Training and
Qualifications

A good level of formal education including
GCSE English and Maths.

Appropriate higher-level qualification.
(Desirable)

Experience

Experience of working in an
administrative/support role.

Experience of working in a school setting.
(Desirable)

Skills and Knowledge

Good working knowledge of all Microsoft
packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
and Outlook.

Knowledge of Sims MIS.

Excellent administrative and organisational
skills, able to complete tasks to required
deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively with a
range of stakeholders, including
parents/carers.

Initiative, flexibility and ability to handle
change.

Interpersonal skills to build effective
working relationships with students and
staff across the college.

Ability to produce reports in appropriate
formats.

Work constructively as part of a team

Understanding college roles and
responsibilities and your own position
within these.

Personal Attributes

Maintains high professional standards.

Enjoy working alongside young people and
adults.

Be supportive of the aims and ethos of
Minsthorpe Community College