Attendance & Welfare Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our school. We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated Attendance & Welfare Officer to complement our school pastoral team. This newly established role is of great importance to our work as a school - the successful applicant will be expected to take a lead role in the administration of pupil data & information, and pupil attendance. You will implement ‘first day’ response strategies/policy and home visits to improve attendance across the school; and will support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in providing a high quality and effective safeguarding and pastoral support across the school, maintaining accurate records and working with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies to ensure appropriate plans and strategies are in place to support pupils and their families. You will develop positive, respectful and responsive relationships with parents/carers and partners to enable children and young people to develop their full potential. You will also carry out the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the school.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

·        Is committed to inclusion

·        Has a strong understanding of the challenges children can face which have a negative impact on their attendance in school

·        Has strong data handling skills, is Computer literate and familiar with all Microsoft Office Software

• Has a flexible approach and an ability to work on own initiative, as well as part of a busy team
• Has experience of dealing with confidential information
• Is quick to learn and able to work accurately
• Will be a supportive and welcoming presence in school and develop positive working relationships with pupils and parents
• Will support the ethos, vision and values of the school, abiding by policies and procedures.

We are a school that strongly supports Rita Pierson’s theory that “Every Kid Needs A Champion” – we are looking for that champion!