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The Trust

Barton Court Academy Trust (BCAT) is a multi-academy Trust which was established in 2017.

It currently consists of three secondary schools: Barton Court Grammar School, an 11-18 years, mixed selective school in the heart of Canterbury, rated “Good” with many outstanding features by Ofsted in February 2020, and The Charles Dickens School, an 11-16 years mixed non-selective school in Broadstairs, which came out of special measures and is rated “Good” by Ofsted in March 2023.  Barton Manor Free School, is an 11–18 years non-selective mixed school in the heart of Canterbury which opened to Year 7 in September 2022.

The Post

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Attendance & Cover Officer to start as soon as possible. 

This is a very busy and varied role and requires someone who has excellent administrative skills and can work under pressure accurately and with attention to detail. The successful candidate will manage all issues relating to attendance in the School, improving attendance rates and engaging and supporting families to fulfil their legal obligations.  Organising daily staff cover and providing general administrative support will also be an important part of the role.

Discretion, good interpersonal skills, assertiveness and a sense of humour are important along with a willingness to work as a member of a collaborative team.

Candidates should have good IT skills and experience of BROMCOM would be desirable, although training will be provided.

This is a term time only role plus 5 Staff Development Days. Hours of work are 7.30am-3.20pm Monday-Thursday with a 20 minute lunch break at midday and 7.30am-2.50pm on Fridays. 

Barton Court Grammar School is an accredited “Thinking School” with a strong reputation for high academic standards, a caring and supportive ethos and a commitment to professional development.  The School has dedicated and supportive staff, well-behaved, motivated students and a thriving Sixth Form. An extensive well-being programme is in place with many benefits including reduced gym membership at CCCU, event afternoons throughout the year and other benefits offered by BCAT and Kent Rewards.

Early applications are encouraged and we retain the right to fill the vacancy before the deadline date.

Closing deadline - Thursday 16 November 2023 @ 9am

How To Apply

Applications for this post should be made online only via the School’s website. CVs alone will not be accepted. Please email your application to Mrs Roberta Light – recruitment@bartoncourt.org

If you wish to discuss this post further please contact Mrs Smith, Deputy Headteacher by telephone.

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

A completed self disclosure form will be required at the point of selection for interview.

Our safeguarding practices prevent us from accepting CV’s.

Barton Court Grammar 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 post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.