About this role
An excellent working knowledge of “Working Together to Improve School Attendance” Sept 2022 (and prior attendance related DFE guidance)
Experience of devising and implementing impactful attendance improvement strategies Ability to work autonomously on a day to day basis
Ability to review systems to ensure these are effective and fit for purpose in improving attendance
Confidence in having challenging but supportive conversations
Ability to build strong relationships with families for the purposes of supporting improved attendance
Ability to attend and represent the School at multi- disciplinary/agency meetings related to student attendance
A good understanding of medical, SEND, socio/economic and other recognised barriers to attendance and strategies for seeking to overcome these
Thorough understanding and experience of the application of attendance legal intervention
Excellent data administration skills, with the ability to collate, interrogate and report on data.
Good organisation skills; the ability to work systematically, accurately and efficiently
Ability to effectively line manage others
The ability to confidently converse at ease with parents/students and members of the public, and provide advice in accurate spoken English’
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks