Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking for a strong professional to join our experienced and incredibly supportive Attendance Team. We are looking for someone who believes (as we do!) that whatever your starting point in life, this should not dictate your future destination.
The ideal candidate is passionate about inclusivity that they can instil, within our pupils, an appreciation for attending and engaging to achieve, no matter what the setting.
About the Academy
We are a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11-16 mainstream school with the additional expertise and facilities to include two focused SEND provisions, for young people on the autistic spectrum, and for those who are deaf and hearing impaired (ARC and Deaf Academy). We have also developed a base on site to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Furthermore, our small and bespoke sixth form provision (WOA6) caters for students in Years 12 and 13 who have EHCPs.
Responsibilities
This role would suit an enthusiastic professional who is looking to join a team of like-minded individuals to play a key role in being part of our Behaviour and Culture teams and be able to effectively support the Senior Leader to oversee a year group of students; support our whole safeguarding and attendance agenda and attitude to learning.
The successful candidate will also assume responsibility for first day calling – with a particular focus on disadvantaged students. A core purpose of this role will be to work alongside the Senior Leader on all matters relating to student attendance, with a particular focus on vulnerable learners.
In addition, the successful candidate will also play a vital role in providing support and advice to students in line with promoting their social care and personal development with respect to learning and health and safety.
Benefits
- A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
- A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Automatic pay progression
- Generous pension and life cover
- Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform
- Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
Legal and EEO statements
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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