Student Attendance & Engagement Lead

Newton Abbot College; Highweek; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

A role where your work really matters

Professional development

Competitive pension with employer 17%

Zusammenfassung

Newton Abbot College is seeking an Attendance Officer to champion belonging and engagement, promoting excellent attendance and student success. You will liaise with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure attendance is monitored and improved, with data analysis supporting senior leaders and governors.

The role requires experience with young people, strong communication, confidence with IT and data, and a safeguarding-focused approach.

Qualifikationen

• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate in their approach.
• Is confident using IT systems and managing data.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Aufgaben

• Liaise with parents/carers, staff, and external agencies to promote good attendance.
• Support daily interventions for students with persistent absence.
• Monitor daily attendance and punctuality, following up on absences in line with our school policy.
• Support the preparation of attendance reports for senior leaders and governors.
• Support with the analysis and interpretation of attendance and student data to make informed decisions, measure impact and support continuous improvement in attendance across our school.
• Maintain accurate attendance records using our MIS system.
• Make absence calls and follow up unexplained absence.
• Work with students and families to discuss barriers preventing a child from attending.
• Work with families to agree practical strategies for improving attendance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who are struggling with attendance.
• Carry out attendance check-ins and return-to-school conversations.
• Help anxious or reluctant pupils feel confident about returning.
• Work with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and SEND staff where appropriate.

Jobbeschreibung

Newton Abbot College is seeking an Attendance Officer to champion belonging and engagement, promoting excellent attendance and student success. You will liaise with parents, staff and external agencies to ensure attendance is monitored and improved, with data analysis supporting senior leaders and governors.

The role requires experience with young people, strong communication, confidence with IT and data, and a safeguarding-focused approach.