MEA is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer to play a key role in improving attendance and engagement across the school. This is a vital position, working closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and ensure every child can access a high-quality education., As Attendance Officer, you will:

Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures, ensuring staff understand their impact on pupils and families
Manage a caseload of attendance cases, maintaining accurate documentation and preparing evidence to support legal action, including court proceedings where required
Track, analyse, and report on attendance data, identifying patterns and trends to inform interventions and strategic planning
Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and external agencies to plan and deliver attendance initiatives, campaigns and targeted interventions
Coordinate and undertake home visits, including lone visits, unannounced visits and joint visits with partner agencies such as the Police, Health and Social Care
Support the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders and post-prosecution casework
Deliver training to staff, governors, and key stakeholders on attendance regulations, legislation, and best practice
Conduct meetings and interviews in line with safeguarding and child protection procedures
Liaise with staff to support appropriate learning provision for pupils facing barriers to on-site attendance
Promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery
Maintain high standards of health and safety and engage in ongoing professional development

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families within education, social care or community settings, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation., We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced in supporting children, young people, and families
Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and attendance-related legislation
Confident in managing complex cases and making sound, balanced decisions
Resilient, organised, and able to work calmly under pressure
Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies
Committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all students, Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus three weeks (a total of 41 weeks per annum). The starting salary is £29,969 (full-time equivalent £33,143), Grade 6.The role is expected to commence once the pre-employment checks are complete., All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.
High quality CPD for all roles
Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
Good holidays -teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
Mental Health First Aidin every school
Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

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