Attendance and Family Support Coordinator

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Attendance and Family Support Coordinator

C3 (SCP 19-22) £31,067 - £32,654

Actual Salary: £26,720 - £28,085

Contract: 37 Hours, Term Time Only + 5 days

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Attendance and Family Support Coordinator. This role is of great importance to our work as an academy, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality and comprehensive family support service to children, their families and carers, in accordance with the organisational needs and policies and practices of the school.

The ideal applicant will have:

•  5 GCSE’s Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
•  Knowledge and understanding of key government legislation surrounding attendance.
• An in-depth knowledge of steps that can be taken to support students in improving attendance.
•  Knowledge of the social, emotional and mental health needs of young people.
• The ability to build good working relationships with pupils, parents, teachers and other professionals. 

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.  
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers. 
• £2k Cycle to work scheme. 

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.” (Ofsted, March 2022).          

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average 'Good' school with many areas of our work graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the exceptional skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of The GORSE Academies Trust and our whole community. Richmond Hill Academy is a school where ‘’staff are happy, feel listened to and are well trained’’. As one teacher described to an inspector “I walk out of school happy every day’’.

We are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is ‘’breathtaking’’.

As a school, we can offer you the following benefits:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer.
•  Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 1600.

Candidates are also encouraged to visit the academy to look around. If you wish to do so, please email recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or telephone 0113 487 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 10 January 2025, 9am

Interviews will take place: 17 January 2025

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.