Attendance Mentor – EK

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Walsall Council for an Attendance Mentor to join the Virtual School Team. The role focuses on helping children and young people access education and improve attendance to reach their potential.

You will work with schools, pupils, parents and partner agencies to address attendance barriers, provide mentoring, and support effective strategies. Hybrid working is available, with visits to schools in addition to office days in Walsall Town Centre.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is essential.
• Experience supporting children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and analyse school attendance data to identify concerns and trends.
• Work with pupils, parents, schools and professionals to address barriers to regular attendance.
• Provide mentoring and support to encourage positive attendance and engagement with education.
• Support the development, implementation and review of attendance improvement plans.
• Attend meetings and liaise with schools and multi-agency professionals.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and attendance information.
• Promote early intervention and positive approaches to improving attendance.
• Contribute to improving educational outcomes for children and young people.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Independent working

Collaborative working

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4 or above)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Attendance Mentor – Walsall Council

Urgent Requirement | Temporary Contract | Hybrid Working

Location: Walsall Town Centre, with visits to local schools
Pay Rate: £16.89 per hour PAYE
Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only
Contract: Temporary until 31 March 2027, with the potential to extend

About the Role

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Walsall Council for a motivated and organised Attendance Mentor to join the Virtual School Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people to access education, improve school attendance and achieve their full potential.

You will work closely with schools, pupils, parents and partner agencies to identify and address attendance concerns, provide mentoring support and help develop effective strategies to improve educational outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working, combining office-based work in Walsall Town Centre with visits to schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and analyse school attendance data to identify concerns and trends.
• Work with pupils, parents, schools and professionals to address barriers to regular attendance.
• Provide mentoring and support to encourage positive attendance and engagement with education.
• Support the development, implementation and review of attendance improvement plans.
• Attend meetings and liaise with schools and multi-agency professionals.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes and attendance information.
• Promote early intervention and positive approaches to improving attendance.
• Contribute to improving educational outcomes for children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within an educational setting.
• Experience supporting children, young people and families.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a range of professionals.
• Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business insurance are essential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting school attendance or implementing attendance improvement strategies.
• Knowledge of school attendance procedures and processes.
• Experience analysing attendance data.
• Experience working with multi-agency professionals and partner organisations.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.
• Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid break.
• 37 hours per week, term time only.

Compliance Requirements

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance checks, including right-to-work verification and references. An appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will also be undertaken due to the nature of the role.