Attendance Officer / Senior Attendance Champion
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Attendance Officer / Senior Attendance Champion
£10183
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Warley Woods, Sandwell
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
- Work collaboratively with the school and external agencies to reduce persistent absence and improve school attendance and punctuality.
- Challenge and support families to ensure regular school attendance and punctuality.
- Liaise with the Local Authority Attendance Support Service to provide evidence for legal action when necessary.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance and punctuality, targeting specific pupils and families.
- Conduct first day calling/messaging for absent pupils and engage with parents to foster positive relationships.
- Communicate legal responsibilities and consequences of non-attendance to the school community.
- Make home visits, both regular and unannounced, to address attendance issues.
- Maintain accurate case records and take necessary action in cases of non-compliance or persistent absence.
- Collaborate with school leadership and external partners to support attendance improvement efforts.
- Analyse attendance data and contribute to the development of support groups for parents and pupils
- Play a crucial role in improving attendance and supporting the academic success of our pupils.
If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young learners and improving attendance, we would love to hear from you. Join us at The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our students.
The Federation of Abbey Infant and Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are therefore required for this role. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
Band D, SCP 9 to 17 £25,119 to £28,770 pro rata (£8,891 to £10,183 per annum)