Student Integration and School Attendance Officer

Fixed term Contract to cover Maternity Leave Grade 12: £28,598 - £32,061 pro rata (£12,408 - £13,911 actual) – 18.5 hours Grade 13: £25,989 - £28,142 pro rata (£11,128- £12,049 actual) – 18.5 hours Total of 37 hours working Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 4.00 and Fridays 8.00-3.30 Term Time + insets Required as soon as possible We are seeking to appoint an empathetic and resilient individual to manage a caseload of students who are currently not attending or engaging with school due to emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA). You will provide vital educational and pastoral support to students and their families, with the ultimate aim of facilitating a successful re-integration into school life. Experience supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), mental health challenges, or EBSA is preferred. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for home visits is required. In the role as Attendance Officer, you will work closely with the Assistant Principal and Attendance Manager to ensure excellent whole school attendance and reduce gaps within the attendance of key sub-groups. You will join a team of staff committed to improving the life chances of all young people in their care. You must have excellent ICT and organisational skills, and be confident in working with students and staff alike. It is essential that you are able to develop positive relationships and effective working practices to be able to support young people and their families. You must be pro-active and flexible. A commitment to improving the outcomes of all students is essential, and experience of working with those who have additional needs desirable. Robert Blake School is a thriving non-selective school of just over 1000 students. The school is built on strong relationships. In September, we will join the United Learning Trust whose vision is ‘The best in Everyone’. It is an exciting and rewarding place to work and our ethos of ‘Self-Discipline |Motivation |A