Trust Student Support Officer

We are seeking an individual who is positive and enthusiastic and wants to support our mission of transforming children's lives through a world-class education. The Trust Student Support Officer (Attendance) works in partnership with academies to support children and their families, putting the child first when school attendance is a concern. You will be based in a designated Secondary Academy (0.5), and allocated Primary Academies (0.5). You will work alongside relevant academy staff members to contribute to raising achievement by improving student attendance and managing attendance case work. The postholder will accurately maintain pupil attendance records within strict deadlines, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and will monitor student attendance and initiate appropriate action as required in line with Trust policies.

• Are you passionate about improving attendance and punctuality in schools?
• Do you have ambition to reach every child?
• Are you an experienced Attendance Officer who's ready for the next challenge?
• Do you want to develop creative strategies to ensure students attend school?
• Do you have great communication and organisational skills?
• Can you roll up your sleeves but also have a strategic overview?
  
  St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust Registered in England as a company limited by guarantee number 13245781. Registered offices: Port of Liverpool Building, Pier Head, Liverpool, England, L3 1BY
  
  We are a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. You do not need to be a practicing Catholic but must share our ethos and values.
The role requires travel to the schools. We are keen to understand how this role could work for you and are open to consider flexible working options. There are many good reasons to work with us. We have a real sense of community, striving to make a difference to children's education. You will be part, too of the wider Archdiocese family and in the company of some of the best people in education. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The list is not exhaustive and will grow as the Trust matures.