About the Role
We are seeking an Attendance Officer for Years 10 and 11 at Benfield School, which is a fully inclusive 11-16 school committed to nurturing, educating and transforming the lives of young people across the North East.
The successful candidate will contribute to improving whole school attendance outcomes, including reducing persistent absences by working closely with Year Leaders for Years 10 and 11 and supporting Year Leaders for Years 7-9 to pursue legal measures that ensure learners receive a full-time education.
Responsibilities
• Improve overall school attendance rates.
• Reduce levels of persistent absence.
• Liaise with Year Leaders and external agencies to implement support plans.
• Pursue legal actions when necessary to ensure full-time attendance.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of policies, protocols and statutory guidance on pupil attendance.
- Experience of working with pupils and parents to improve attendance.
- Effective communication skills to establish relationships with headteachers, external agencies, etc.
- Level 2 Basic Skills (Literacy or Numeracy) or equivalent e.g. GCSE Maths and English.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across our trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured – the UK and Ireland’s leading wellbeing provider.
- Cycle to work scheme offering savings on a range of bikes and safety equipment via salary sacrifice.
- Access to free eye tests for DSE users.
- Opportunities for flexible working.
- Discounts for large national retailers and local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, insurance and much more.
- Membership of the Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf.
- Recognition of previous service with other schools, academies, local government etc.
- Family friendly schemes such as maternity, paternity, shared parental and emergency dependent leave.
Additional Information
This role is full time (37 hours per week), permanent and works term‑time only plus five training days. Part‑time arrangements may be considered for suitable candidates.
NEAT is committed to safer recruitment practices and the welfare of children. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre‑employment checks. Short‑listed candidates will undergo an online screening as part of the recruitment process.
Commitment to Safeguarding
As this vacancy involves working with children and young people, you must declare any relevant criminal convictions when you apply. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify you, but the nature of the offence will be considered when assessing suitability and discussed at interview. If this job is in regulated activity, an additional check will determine whether you are barred from working with children; a bar means it is an offence to apply for this role.
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