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An exciting and crucial opportunity for a highly motivated and committed Attendance Officer & Vulnerable Student Mentor has arisen in Mercia Academy.
Job overview
This is a term-time plus 2 week permanent position (40 weeks per year ).
Salary - Grade 6 Point 9 ( Actual Salary £22,104 ).
Provisional Interview Date: 26/06/2025
Job Purpose
• The post holder will be a member of the Care and Guidance Team and will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the student attendance system.
• Produce and analyse data in line with current Ofsted requirements, and respond pro-actively by engaging with students and families
• Work to improve attendance across the school.
• To act as a key representative with teachers, tutors, parents and carers to ensure they are supported throughout their time at school.
• To work as part of a team, supporting teaching staff, support staff, SENDCO and Heads of Departments/Years.
• To implement and promote the key principles of the Trust and the school. The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
Safeguarding Statement
Mercia Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.