Statutory School Attendance Champion

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday (pro rata)

Flexible/Agile working

Local Government Pension Scheme AVC

Professional development

Employee wellbeing program

Cycle to work

Travel pass schemes

Salary sacrifice car lease

Enhanced leave

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a proactive Statutory School Attendance Officer to support schools in improving attendance and fulfilling statutory duties. You will act as the main contact for Liverpool schools, providing guidance on attendance and inclusion and undertaking statutory interventions where needed.

You will work with families, schools and partner agencies to remove barriers to attendance and contribute to better outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for schools in Liverpool, providing expert advice and guidance on attendance and inclusion
• Support schools in meeting their legal responsibilities around school attendance
• Undertake statutory interventions in cases of persistent or severe absence
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, and partner agencies to remove barriers to attendance
• Contribute to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people

Job description

Liverpool City Council is seeking a proactive Statutory School Attendance Officer to support schools in improving attendance and fulfilling statutory duties. You will act as the main contact for Liverpool schools, providing guidance on attendance and inclusion and undertaking statutory interventions where needed.

You will work with families, schools and partner agencies to remove barriers to attendance and contribute to better outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.