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Susan Poston

Dagenham,Essex

Summary

Results-driven Senior School Attendance administrator with expertise in improving student attendance and engagement. Collaborates with parents and educational staff to address attendance concerns while implementing effective interventions. Skilled in maintaining accurate records and fostering positive relationships within the school community. Committed to creating a supportive learning environment that promotes academic success and personal growth. Strategic Attendance Administrator with strengths in student engagement and attendance monitoring. Manages communication with parents to enhance student presence and participation. Focuses on data-driven decision-making to improve attendance strategies and support student wellbeing.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

School Attendance Officer

Mayfield School
Dagenham, Essex
11.2018 - Current
  • Contacted parents regarding student absences, arranged meetings with EWO and parents to discuss attendance, and met weekly with year group leaders to review attendance issues. Implemented daily check-ins for students on report to monitor progress.
  • Compiled and presented attendance figures to head teacher and senior leadership team for review, facilitating informed decisions on attendance strategies.
  • Managed attendance records for sixth form students, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school policies. Contributed to the wellbeing team at the school and provided mentorship to students.
  • Engaged in meetings with heads of year to identify and address concerns for students requiring additional support, contributing to tailored intervention strategies.
  • Complete the letter for all students that have Suspensions and report these to the borough as well.
  • Executed PNs and processed ORN for the borough of Redbridge.
  • My duties are also being on late gate from 8.30am to 9am for the students to get marked in on Inventry
  • I have worked with Arbor and SIMs which is part of the school's internal platforms.
  • I have worked in Student reception and also have knowledge of care plans due to me also being First Aid trained within the school.
  • Supported Breakfast Club operations on Fridays and occasionally assisted with break and lunch supervision.
  • I have great communication with all the student and staff at the school

Manager

Sita
Sittingbourne, kent
  • Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and rewarding high achievers.
  • Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
  • Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
  • Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.

Education

GCSEs -

Nevin Drive
London, ENG
01-1986

Skills

  • Attendance management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Data reporting
  • Record-keeping
  • Student assessments
  • First aid training
  • Safeguarding protocols
  • Child safeguarding
  • Risk Assessment
  • Behaviour management
  • Policy implementation
  • School operations
  • Staff development
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Parent engagement
  • Wellbeing support
  • Youth engagement
  • Multi-agency working
  • Communication proficiency
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Empathetic listening
  • Relationship-building
  • Self-awareness
  • Decision making
  • Time management
  • Effective time management
  • Time efficiency
  • Stress management
  • Confidentiality
  • Confidentiality management
  • Professional boundaries
  • Sensitivity awareness
  • Customer service
  • Client Relationship Management
  • IT competency
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Computer literacy
  • Social work
  • Public speaking
  • Positive attitude
  • Self-motivation
  • Inventory control
  • Documentation
  • First Aid certification
  • Parent meetings
  • SEN knowledge
  • First Aid certification
  • Student behaviour management
  • Safeguarding practices
  • SEN knowledge
  • Confidentiality management
  • Safeguarding practices
  • Sensitivity awareness
  • Professional boundaries
  • Mental health planning

Interests

  • First Aid trained
  • Sewing I love sewing and do quite a few alterations I also sew the students blazers or trousers if they have been ripped

Timeline

School Attendance Officer

Mayfield School
11.2018 - Current

Manager

Sita

GCSEs -

Nevin Drive
Susan Poston