Student Attendance & Family Support Lead

The GORSE Academies Trust; Little London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme £2k

Job summary

Little London Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, is recruiting an Attendance and Family Support Coordinator to improve attendance, support families and drive positive outcomes for pupils.

The role requires building strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies, managing a varied caseload and ensuring high-quality safeguarding and early help support across the academy.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths.
• Strong understanding of attendance procedures, safeguarding and early help support.
• Experience working with children, young people and families to overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills, with ability to manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide attendance, safeguarding and early help support to pupils and families.
• Work closely with pupils, families, academy staff and external agencies.
• Help improve attendance and engagement and remove barriers to learning.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes for pupils and families.
• Support families to access services and signpost where appropriate.

Skills

Attendance procedures understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Record-keeping

Relationship building

Communication

Organisational skills

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

Little London Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, is recruiting an Attendance and Family Support Coordinator to improve attendance, support families and drive positive outcomes for pupils.

The role requires building strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies, managing a varied caseload and ensuring high-quality safeguarding and early help support across the academy.