Hybrid Attendance Mentor: Empower Students to Thrive

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

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.