Attendance Officer

Attendance is improving but still not where we want to be. We have a realistic approach to improving attendance which involves tested methods of clear tracking, first day phone calls, communication to parents and more innovative approaches to exploring key factors that have an impact: mental health and wellbeing of young people and their families; systemic issues; behaviour patterns; long term physical health. We are exploring these areas in school and across Rochdale through our work on inclusion. We hope to be supported in this long term, working with the organisation Right2Succeed. We are also proud to be supported in our work, in partnership with The Watergrove Trust.

In our wider work around attendance, we aren't just taking an approach to improving our work in a silo, but developing really strong practice, which an innovative and committed Attendance Officer can share and develop, across a wide range of organisations and schools.

We have a drive and determination to promote the best academic standards as well as aiming to be as fully an inclusive School as we can be. We are oversubscribed with a Good Ofsted judgement and an outstanding reputation for providing excellence when it comes to professional learning.

Adults and young people are encouraged to Aspire, equipped to Thrive, and empowered to Achieve.

We are a multi-cultural, diverse, and inclusive school where we all feel a strong sense of belonging to our 'Falinge family'. Everyone who visits comments on the calm environment, the positive relationships, and the keen sense of inclusivity that permeates everything that we do.

We are the Falinge Family: a school with a heart and soul. A school where the importance of wellbeing is always considered. Empowering all to: Aspire, Thrive, and Achieve.

Why should you come and work with us?

We have high expectations and encourage all members of the community to continuously aspire to be the best that they can in everything that they do. This includes having excellent performance development opportunities for those with aspirations for leadership at all levels.

Professional learning is valued here at FPHS and we ensure that professionals can make decisions as well as empowering all to continue learning at all times.

In addition to this, the well-being of all members of our community is always considered in everything that we do and all decisions made so that all may thrive. We are a school that values learning in all areas. We aim to give all our pupils the very best start in life, to help them develop into well-rounded young adults, able to venture into a rapidly changing world with confidence and determination and make a positive contribution to society.

We know that there is always more to do to ensure that every child's educational experience is rich, character-building and of the highest possible standard. FPHS is a special place with amazing young people and dedicated colleagues; if you want to join us, we look forward to hearing from you.

+ Pension Schemes Both teachers and GMPS schemes provide well above statutory employer pension contributions.
+ SmartClinic our partner in our employee occupation and wellbeing provision, access to their series of proactive wellbeing services which can be accessed anonymously and confidentially if they wish. These include counselling, CBT, stress coaching, physiotherapy and access to their Virtual GP.
+ Trust Training Day offer all staff an insight into the strategy and objectives of the Trust and CPD on a range of teacher based and support staff topics, all providing an opportunity to 'coach, challenge and innovate'.
+ Our ECT framework delivered in house in partnership with the Best Practice Network, by a highly experienced team of senior leaders across the trust who will provide, manage and support training to any recently qualified teacher to successfully complete their teaching induction.
+ Recognised continuous service from your current school or local authority (subject to confirmation of any applicable gaps in service).
+ JCNC We recognise all of the main trade unions and professional associations in the education sector, meeting with their national representatives regularly through our Joint Consultation & Negotiation Committee with the common objective of maintaining good employee relations. This is in addition to trade union activity that takes place at an individual academy level.