Attendance Mentor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 3-month contract role in Walsall to support attendance mentoring for children and young people. The post involves school partnerships, family engagement, and collaboration with external agencies to improve school attendance and educational engagement.

The role is hybrid, office-based in Walsall Town Centre with school visits, working 37 hours per week across a Monday-Friday schedule. DBS checks and right-to-work screening apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational settings with pupils and families.
• Strong record-keeping and confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel across local area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance data and identify trends.
• Provide one-to-one and group mentoring to pupils.
• Engage schools, families and agencies to support attendance.
• Develop attendance improvement plans and review progress.
• Visit schools, attend meetings, and coordinate with partners.
• Coordinate support with educational and social care teams.

Skills

Educational setting experience

Attendance mentoring

Data tracking/analysis

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

GCSE English & Maths C or above

Full UK Driving Licence

Own vehicle with business insurance

Job description

Walsall, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £22.95 per hour umbrella

Term Time Only

Hybrid working - Office based within Walsall Town Centre and School visits.

Working hours: 37 hours per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm with 30mins unpaid break Monday - Thursday. 8.30am-4.00pm with 30 mins unpaid breakFriday.

Duration: Temporary basis, until 31st March 2027 with potential to extend

Job Purpose

• To provide targetedattendance mentoring and support to children and young people, working inpartnership with schools, families, and external agencies to improve schoolattendance, promote educational engagement, and help pupils achieve positiveoutcomes. The postholder will monitor attendance, identify barriers to regularschool attendance, and coordinate early intervention strategies to supportsustained improvement.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Monitor, track, and analyse pupil attendance data to identify trends, concerns, and areas requiring intervention.
• Provide one-to-one and group mentoring support to children and young people experiencing attendance difficulties.
• Work closely with schools, parents/carers, and pupils to identify barriers to attendance and develop effective solutions.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of attendance improvement plans.
• Conduct school visits, meetings, and engagement activities with pupils and families to encourage positive attendance behaviours.
• Liaise with educational professionals, social care teams, and partner agencies to coordinate support and interventions.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience working within an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children, young people, and families.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information.
• Experience working collaboratively with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications Required

• GCSE English and Mathematics Grade C/Level 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to own vehicle with appropriate business insurance.

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working arrangement with a combination of office-based work in Walsall Town Centre and school visits.
• Temporary assignment until 31st March 2027, with potential for extension.
• Enhanced DBS and satisfactory compliance checks required.
• All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken
• Frequent travel across the local area to attend schools, meetings, and family appointments.