Attendance Mentor

The Kingsbrook School

Part of the Insignis Academy Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our successful, vibrant community as a

Attendance Mentor

Salary Range: Bucks Pay Range 3 (Equivalent to £27,310 - £29,295)

Actual Annual Salary: £17,623 - £18,904

25 Hours per week, 44 Weeks per year

Fixed Term (24 Months)

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th August 2024 at 12 Noon

Start date: September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Attendance Mentor to join The Kingsbrook School.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and inspirational Attendance Mentor who will work to assist pupils to overcome the barriers they and their families face with regard to attending school.

They will work within the school and community to create a bridge between home and school for those students to attend. A major part of the post will be to build positive relationships with parents and carers. The attendance mentor will mentor students to explore alternative ways to increase access to education for them.

It is essential that the person for this role must have a full clean driver’s licence as they will be responsible for driving to students’ homes in vehicles provided by the Trust. They will be contracted to work from 7:30am – 12:30pm and full training and uniform will be provided.

The Kingsbrook School opened in September 2022. It will have year groups 7-9 and approximately 600 children on roll from September 2024 and will continue to grow by a year of entry each year until it is full. Candidates must have a clear idea of how to work alongside staff and demonstrate a collegiate working relationship with others both in school and with outside agencies.

Please use the link below to find further details and to apply:

https://www.insignis.org.uk/Vacancies/

For any enquiries relating to the position please contact the Trust’s Human Resources Team, either by email (recruitment@insignis.org.uk) or by telephone (01296 744351), who will be happy to help.

We have no age or experience profile in mind.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Insignis Academy Trust operates rigorous ‘safer recruitment’ practices and the successful candidates will be required to undertake a criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

The Insignis Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.