Attendance Officer

Attendance Officer NJC Local Government Grade 5 (Pay Scale 12-17) £28,598 per annum pro rata, actual salary £24,823.06 WHAT WE OFFER: · Term-time hour + 5 days · The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school · Good opportunities for personal and career development · Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. · Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family. · Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements. · Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings. · Cycle to work scheme. THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: . · GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above · A proven ability to work on their own initiative · A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults · The ability to use relevant technology/equipment · A ‘can-do’ attitude · A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Attendance Officer SCALE Grade 5 (Pay Scale 12-17) RESPONSIBLE TO Assistant Headteacher, Attendance and behaviour Purpose of the Role To support the school in strengthen relationships and wrap around support for identified families, reducing barriers in pupils attendance, assisting with pastoral support and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education reducing the barriers to attending school regularly. The post holder will work closely with pupils, families and external agencies, undertaking early intervention, attendance-related home visits, and contributing to the school’s pastoral and safeguarding provision. Key Responsibilities Safeguarding · Support the safeguardi