Attendance Welfare Coordinator

Charles Read Academy; Grantham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Local Government Pension

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

The David Ross Education Trust is seeking an Attendance Officer for Charles Read Academy in Grantham to support improving pupil attendance. The role works with the Attendance Information Officer, liaising with pupils, parents and external agencies; requires driving and owning or access to a vehicle.

37 hours per week, 39 term-time weeks, permanent contract. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and experience with children, plus strong communication, organisational and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience with children of relevant age.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.
• Become familiar with metacognition, setting appropriate challenge and self-regulated learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robust chronologies outlining all communication, support and intervention for individual pupils who do not attend well.
• Administer a daily welfare check each morning with the families of all vulnerable pupils who are absent that morning and record the details of the conversations.
• To conduct home visits where appropriate and always with another DRET colleague.
• To chair meetings regarding pupil’s attendance, including SAP and GAP meetings.
• To liaise with members of the pastoral and welfare teams, including HOH, Tutors, the SENCO and Pastoral Managers for a full understanding of each pupil’s circumstances.
• To work with individual pupils and their family in setting targets for improved attendance and reviewing success on a regular basis, always intervening to sustain improvement.
• To follow the EBSA pathway working closely with the SENCO and external agencies.
• To conduct daily attendance checks for pupils attending alternative providers and hospital schools.
• To liaise with the school leader responsible for PSHE and contribute to curriculum conversations about factors affecting poor attendance.
• To implement strategies to motivate strong attendance through incentives, rewards and workshops with target groups.
• To counsel families considering Elective Home Education in consultation with academic staff in school.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Liaison with families

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

This role works closely with the Attendance Information Officer, drawing on indicators that reveal barriers to attendance, identifying solutions to removing these barriers and liaising with pupils, parents and external agencies in securing improvement.

The ability to drive is essential, along with owning or access to your own vehicle.

37 hours per week, 39 term time weeks worked. Permanent role.

About our Academy

We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us.

‘This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life.’ - Ofsted Feb 2022

Salary & Benefits

NJC11

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Main duties and responsibilities

To maintain robust chronologies outlining all communication, support and intervention for individual pupils who do not attend well

Administer a daily welfare check each morning with the families of all vulnerable pupils who are absent that morning and record the details of the conversations

To conduct home visits where appropriate and always with another DRET colleague

To chair meetings regarding pupil’s attendance, including SAP and GAP meetings

To liaise with members of the pastoral and welfare teams, including HOH, Tutors, the SENCO and Pastoral Managers for a full understanding of each pupil’s circumstances,

To work with individual pupils and their family in setting targets for improved attendance and reviewing success on a regular basis, always intervening to sustain improvement

To follow the EBSA pathway working closely with the SENCO and external agencies

To conduct daily attendance checks for pupils attending alternative providers and hospital schools

To liaise with the school leader responsible for PSHE and contribute to curriculum conversations about factors affecting poor attendance

To implement strategies to motivate strong attendance through incentives, rewards and workshops with target groups

To counsel families considering Elective Home Education in consultation with academic staff in school

Key knowledge, skills and experience

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Previous experience of working with children of relevant age.

Ability to relate well to children and adults.

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.

Understand classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these.

Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes.

Become familiar with metacognition, setting appropriate challenge and self-regulated learning strategies.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale.

At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.