Attendance Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Shaw Education Trust

Shaw Education Trust

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Hour: 37 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 weeks - Salary: SET Grade 7 points 24-28 £ £25,878 - £29,440, actual salary £23,031 - £26,202

The pastoral care of our students is key to their welfare, their learning and to ensure that they are safeguarded.

The Attendance Officer is a key member of the pastoral team, ensuring that students attend school - and that there is effective communication during periods of non-attendance - is an important part of this post and is a key priority for the team.

With support from the Assistant

Fortis Academy is a very large 11-18 academy serving a local area of high-density housing in Birmingham's outer suburbs. The Academy is the largest employer in the ward, with over 200 employees. It is part of the North Area Network of schools, one of six network regions in the city.

The setting is uniquely split into a Foundation Academy and Senior Academy.

Fortis Academy's vision is _Enriching Lives_. This is underpinned by the values of Character, Resilience and Aspiration. Our curriculum centres around three key areas; a rich and ambitious knowledge
- based academic curriculum, a continuous attention to physical and mental well-being, with increasing use of 21st century technologies to support improved outcomes. We believe this combination will help our students lead confident, healthy, and fulfilled lives as adults and ready for the world of work.

Fortis Academy is part of a family of schools within Shaw Education Trust, in which primary, secondary and special schools, as well as a further education setting, and a research school collaborate to achieve the best outcomes for young people.

Fully aware of the importance of good and outstanding school attendance and punctuality on improving life chances and outcomes for learners
Committed to significantly improving whole school attendance including the attendance of key identified vulnerable groups
Professional, creative, flexible and innovative with the drive and determination to successfully contribute to whole school improvement
A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with learners and colleagues
An individual who communicates clear expectations, leads by example and promotes at all times positive behavior for learning

The Shaw Education Trust offer the following benefits with your employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (28 days holiday rising to 30 days after 5 years' service + Paid Bank Holidays FTE)

- (Support Staff Only)

Access to health and wellbeing support via Occupational Health
Cycle to work scheme
Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

How to Apply:

Fortis Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review

Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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