Senior Attendance Officer – Family Outreach Worker

Heartwood Learning Trust.; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Scarborough is seeking a permanent Senior Attendance Officer – Family Outreach Worker. The successful candidate will implement the school’s Attendance Policy, collaborating with students and their families to enhance attendance. The role includes monitoring and reporting attendance data. Interested applicants should have strong organizational skills and the ability to engage effectively with parents. This position, providing opportunities for professional development, offers a full-time contract during term time only.

Benefits

Experienced School Leadership Team

Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing policies related to attendance.
• Ability to work with students and parents effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for monitoring and evaluating attendance data.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school’s Attendance Policy.
• Work with students and parents to improve attendance.
• Record and report on attendance data.

Job description

We are looking to appoint a permanent Senior Attendance Officer – Family Outreach Worker for 37 hours per week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at Graham School.

Graham School is a growing 11‑16 school in Scarborough. We are very proud of our transformation in the past few years and the huge progress being made by everyone in our community. Everything we do is based on our values Honesty, Empathy, Aspiration, Resilience, Teamwork and our vision is to ’Grow, Learn and Achieve together’. Our aim is for our students to flourish academically and to develop into responsible and resilient young people who will succeed and make a positive contribution to their community. Colleagues are valued and respected, benefiting from support from experienced staff both in school and across the Heartwood Learning Trust. Professional development is important to us and we will support your aspirations and ensure you have every opportunity to develop your career. Join our committed and enthusiastic staff at #TeamGraham and be part of the continued growth and of our school.

The core focus of this job is to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for implementing the school’s Attendance Policy and improving the attendance of students. Works with identified students and their parents / carers whose attendance is a barrier to their performance. Responsible for recording, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on attendance data.

What we can offer

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
• Position Type: Permanent Post
• Line Manager: Vice Principal
• Travel Required: Yes
• The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.