As the Attendance and Welfare Officer, you will take a lead role in the administration of pupil data & information and pupil attendance. You will implement 'first day' response strategies/policy and home visits to improve attendance across the academy. You will support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in providing a high quality and effective safeguarding and pastoral support across the academy, maintaining accurate records and working with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to support pupils and their families. You will develop positive, respectful and responsive relationships with parents/carers and partners to enable children and young people to develop their full potential. You will also carry out the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the academy.
Responsibilities
* Lead role in the administration of pupil data & information and pupil attendance.
* Implement 'first day' response strategies/policy and undertake home visits to improve attendance.
* Support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in providing safeguarding and pastoral support, maintain accurate records, and work with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place.
* Develop positive, respectful and responsive relationships with parents/carers and partners to enable children and young people to develop their full potential.
* Carry out the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the academy.
Safeguarding and recruitment
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Role details
Norbridge Academy are looking to appoint an Attendance and Welfare Officer and DDSL to join our academy as soon as possible, on a full time, permanent basis. This is a role in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent. Salary: Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£29,540 to £32,061 Full Time Equivalent), subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £25,520.47. Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.
What the school offers its staff
The academy is a larger than average size academy, catering for pupils from the Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stage 1 into Key Stage 2. There are currently 434 pupils on roll in reception to Year 6 and there is a 52-place nursery. The academy is located in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, and has strong links with parents and community leaders.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing
* Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
* Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing
* 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
* Gym & fitness discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing
* Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
* Menopause Support Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Holiday Entitlement
Minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.
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