About this Role
Term Time Only + training days. Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday, 08:00 – 15:30.
Make a difference every day by supporting youngpeople to build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
We are seeking a committed, organised andcompassionate Attendance Support Officer to join our pastoral team. This is akey role within the school, supporting pupils, families and staff to promoteexcellent attendance, remove barriers to learning and ensure that every childhas the best opportunity to succeed.
Working closely with pastoral leaders,safeguarding colleagues, SEND colleagues, families and external agencies, youwill play a central role in monitoring attendance, identifying concerns earlyand coordinating appropriate interventions. You will be responsible formaintaining accurate attendance records, supporting statutory compliance andhelping to develop a culture where attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding areeveryone’s responsibility.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who ispassionate about supporting young people and understands the important linkbetween attendance, achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding.
About our School
Crawshaw Academy is a welcoming and supportivecommunity, shaped by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about givingevery young person the best possible experience. We encourage our students toaim high, believe in themselves and be ambitious about their futures.
We believe education is about more thanresults. It is about helping young people grow into confident kind and well-roundedindividuals. Our staff take the time to know each student well, recognisingtheir strengths nurturing their talents and supporting them to achieve theirbest.
Learning beyond the classroom is highly valuedat Crawshaw Academy. A wide range of extracurricular opportunities includingsport the arts trips and performances allows students to discover new interestsbuild friendships and develop teamwork leadership and resilience. Theseexperiences help students gain a broader understanding of different culturestraditions and ways of life.
We set high standards because we care. Byproviding the right balance of challenge guidance and support we ensure everystudent feels confident valued and able to thrive.
For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the’view our careers page’ button.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career
About You
- Hasexperience of working with young people and families, ideally within aneducation or pastoral setting
- Hasexcellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Cananalyse attendance data and identify trends, concerns and areas forintervention
- Demonstratesresilience, professionalism and sound judgement when dealing with sensitivesituations
- Iscommitted to supporting students and families to overcome barriers toattendance
- Understandsthe importance of safeguarding and child protection within a school environment
Applicant Guidance
Red Kite LearningTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andexpects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will besubject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employerwhich welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committedto promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local populationof each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice forapplicants can be found HERE.
Applications will be reviewed as they arereceived, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close thisvacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate beappointed.
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