ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT OFFICER

Location

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY (801 on roll)

Tel: 01253 872659
School website: www.cardinalallen.co.uk

Summary

The governors of this very successful Catholic High School wish to appoint an additional Attendance Improvement Officer to join our Pastoral Team.

Cardinal Allen is a great place to work and an excellent community to belong to. We receive tremendous support from our parent body and a committed group of Governors. Our pupils actively engage in all aspects of school life, and there is a culture of mutual support and openness.

The successful candidate will:

Undertake all aspects of attendance administration;

Work as a key part of the Pastoral Team to improve pupil attendance and punctuality;

Support families and pupils to improve attendance leading to improved outcomes;

Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards of personal development and well-being are achieved;

Have the skills to play a key role in the continued development of this key area;

Be willing to go the extra mile for our pupils.

This is a permanent role in our Pastoral Team, acknowledging that improved pupil attendance will be a game changer in transforming the opportunities for our pupils. Whilst we may have the nation’s best fifty teachers, they are of limited value to those pupils whose attendance isn’t outstanding. Our new colleague will play a significant part in supporting our pupils and their families to improve attendance and to remove barriers to learning. He/she will have a shared responsibility for the administrative work involved in recording and monitoring pupil attendance across the school, analysing data and attendance patterns, and enthusiastically supporting the work of the entire team. The post holder will undertake duties and have responsibility for monitoring of attendance of pupils within the school and for developing and implementing systems for improving pupil attendance and punctuality.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, energy, and the ability to contribute to the work of a very successful team.  The successful candidate needs to have excellent communication skills and be able to work with both pupils and their families.

Whilst we are suggesting a March/April start date, as this is an additional post, Governors are willing to be flexible for the right candidate in terms of them honouring their notice period. Similarly, whilst the advert is for a full-time role, Governors would be happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work anywhere between 30 and 37 hours per week, but these would have to be over five days.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent at Grade 4/C or above in both Maths and English

Essential Experience

Can demonstrate in their current role, the capacity to work effectively with a range of people at a professional level

Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to relate well to school staff, pupils, and their parents and carers

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Word and Excel with excellent keyboard skills

Willingness to undertake visits to families in their home

Desirable Experience

Has knowledge of the use of SIMS

Has a basic knowledge of how schools are organised and managed

Full driving licence and use of a car

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are more than welcome to call for an informal discussion or to visit the school prior to application. (Please note it is half term from 17 to 21 February.)

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.