Key Responsibilities

• Oversee educational welfare across the academy
• Manage a caseload of at risk students with attendance below 85%, and implement strategies to improve attendance
• Monitor the attendance of most vulnerable students (Looked after students, child protection register, children in need)
• Manage the process of addressing poor attendance across the academy
• Represent the academy at external meetings (e.g., Social Services Case Conferences, Child in Need Meetings, LAC Reviews)
• Liaise with Academy Leadership Group to address attendance or welfare concerns
• Assist with the smooth running of the student information centre (SIC), ensuring support for students positively impacts achievement
• Communicate effectively with external agencies, including alternative providers
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication/consultation with parents (phone, letter, home visits)
• Liaise with the local authority for cases requiring legal intervention, managing evidence sharing and representing the academy in court
• Prepare reports and maintain records relating to student referrals and subsequent counselling or support

Skills and Expertise

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies
• Knowledge of barriers to learning faced by students
• Training in child protection and safeguarding procedures
• Basic knowledge of first aid
• Three years experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment in a pastoral capacity
• Experience of dealing successfully with issues influencing poor attendance
• Experience of working with staff to ensure excellent standards of attendance and punctuality
• Experience of working with families
• Experience of working with challenging students and parents

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Competitive rewards and benefits package
• Harris Allowance for teachers
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellbeing Cash Plan