Attendance Support Officer

Term Time Only + training days. Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30.

Make a difference every day by supporting young people to build confidence, overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

We are seeking a committed, organised and compassionate Attendance Support Officer to join our pastoral team. This is akey role within the school, supporting pupils, families and staff to promote excellent 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 for maintaining accurate attendance records, supporting statutory compliance and helping to develop a culture where attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding are everyone's responsibility.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and understands the important link between attendance, achievement, wellbeing and safeguarding.

Crawshaw Academy is a welcoming and supportive community, shaped by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about giving every 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 than results. It is about helping young people grow into confident kind and well-rounded individuals. Our staff take the time to know each student well, recognising their 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 including sport the arts trips and performances allows students to discover new interests build friendships and develop teamwork leadership and resilience. These experiences help students gain a broader understanding of different cultures traditions and ways of life.

We set high standards because we care. By providing the right balance of challenge guidance and support we ensure every student feels confident valued and able to thrive.

For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the'view our careers page' button.

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options
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  We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment
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  We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture
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  Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development
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  We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

• Has experience of working with young people and families, ideally within an education or pastoral setting
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Can analyse attendance data and identify trends, concerns and areas for intervention
• Demonstratesresilience, professionalism and sound judgement when dealing with sensitive situations
• Is committed to supporting students and families to overcome barriers to attendance
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and child protection within a school environment

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will besubject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools.

Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.