Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced Attendance Officer. The successful applicant will work with key staff to reduce levels of unauthorised pupil absence and promote whole-school attendance strategies to manage a positive attendance and punctuality culture here at Norton Canes High School. Salary: £24,790 pro rata Actual salary: £15,054 - Term Time only. 25 hours per week. 45.05 weeks per year. You will have daily contact with pupils, parents and staff and therefore must have the ability to relate effectively to all adults and young people. Support to pupils: To work directly with individuals or groups to raise self-esteem and confidence of students with a view to improve personal and social skills. Supporting parents and students in crisis, liaising with identified personnel. To arrange for units of work and/or specific skills development with individual pupils to be provided. To monitor the progress of these pupils. Adjusting pupil timetables in conjunction with the pastoral team Conducting home visits to students with long term absence (driving licence essential) As a uniquely small school, teamwork is a strength. For an informal chat contact the School Office. Applications to business.managernortoncanes–high.staffs.sch.uk Closing date: 25th April 2025 Interview date: TBC This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding Policy can be viewed here https://www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/ Applications to be e-mailed to business.managernortoncanes-high.staffs.sch.uk