Grade: G5 SCP 12–17
Hours: 15 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 10am–1pm
Term: 1-year fixed term, term time only
Salary: £10,081–£10,936
Start date: To start as soon as possible
The Executive Headteacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a committed Attendance Officer to join our dedicated team to help address attendance concerns.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the school minibus to carry out home visits to address any attendance concerns
* Build positive relations with parents/carers to encourage family involvement in their child’s attendance
* Identify, and where possible, mitigate potential barriers to attendance in partnership with families
* Coordinate meetings with pupils and parents/carers to implement interventions and track progress
Requirements
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to engage constructively with pupils and families
* An understanding of school attendance procedures and potential attendance barriers for families
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
In return we can offer
* A commitment to your professional development
* A well‑resourced school
* An enthusiastic and committed staff team
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.
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