The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Offley Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Offley Primary Academy our children come first.  High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.  In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website  https://sbmat.org. 

Job Purpose

Responsible for school attendance and managing the family support service and work effectively with other agencies to improve outcomes for pupils.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Responsible for assuring school attendance and devising strategies and action plans for pupils whose attendance is falling
2. Analyse attendance information and data to identify and work with pupils who have poor attendance or are at risk of developing poor attendance
3. Follow up lack of response to first day contact and other contacts by home visiting or meeting parent/carers in school
4. Support, challenge, motivate and provide information to parents/carers to increase their capacity for parenting
5. Manage the delivery of the family support service in line with the school plan and budget
6. Work in partnership with external agencies to support attendance initiatives, campaigns, parental responsibility measures and school attendance
7. Support the identification of alternative provision for pupils with persistent absence
8. Advise on effective family support for school staff and families and disseminate good practice
9. Prepare reports on attendance for the senior leadership team and governing body; ensure maintenance of accurate and factual records
10. Develop links with pupils who are transferring into the school to promote the school ethos of regular attendance
11. Manage caseloads and maintain casework documentation
12. Establish and manage Service Level Agreements with service providers
13. Develop and deliver a programme of family-related activities to meet the needs of the school community
14. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
15. Any other duties appropriate to the post.