At Co-op Academy Hamilton, we are looking to appoint a Safeguarding and Attendance Officer who will be r esponsible for Safeguarding, School Attendance and admissions and managing Pastoral Support Service Key Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for assuring school attendance and devising strategies and action plans for pupils whose attendance is falling. Analyse attendance information and data to identify and work with pupils who have poor attendance or are at risk of developing poor attendance. Follow up lack of response to first day contact and other contacts by home visiting or meeting parent/carers in school. Work in partnership with external agencies to support attendance initiatives, campaigns, parental responsibility measures and school attendance. Develop links with pupils who are transferring into the school to promote the school ethos of regular attendance. Support, challenge, motivate and provide information to parents/carers to increase their capacity for parenting. Manage the delivery of the pastoral support service in line with the school plan and budget. Advise on effective family support for school staff and families and disseminate good practice. Manage the delivery of safeguarding systems, processes and policies in school. Manage caseloads and maintain casework documentation Any other duties appropriate to the post. For more details and how to apply, please click on the following link: https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0819 The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships