Support Practitioner : Attendance Officer

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Assistant Head Teacher of Behaviour and Attendance to promote positive attitudes towards regular school attendance; deliver group work and 1 : 1 sessions and support students in alternative provision.

have the ability to develop and deliver group work and 1 : 1 sessions with young people

can demonstrate skills in engaging, motivating and inspiring young people to learn

are compassionate and caring, resilient and determined

have skills in effective student facing pastoral support

have an understanding of student attendance, punctuality and behaviour data to develop strategies in response to student needs

are organised and able to prioritise work and meet deadlines

can communicate effectively and build relationships

are well versed tackling difficult conversations

Candidates must be available to work Monday to Friday, 8.15 am to 4.00 pm (36.25 hours) term time only plus two weeks. Some flexibility with working times will be required. A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Band 4 £27,711 to £30,060 FTE

actual salary £24,446)

To work 5 days per week, term time plus 2 weeks (i.e. 40 weeks)

Stretford High School is "a safe and caring place. Teachers know pupils well. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Staff expect pupils to live by the school's values 'morning, noon and night'. Pupils behave very well in lessons and they display good manners." Ofsted 2019

Applications are invited for the post of Support Practitioner : Attendance and Welfare to ensure that our school fulfils its statutory attendance, child protection and exclusion obligations.