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* We have an exciting opportunity for a Special Schools DLP School Attendance Officers. This is a newly formed team and although based at Wilson Stuart School you will be working across the city providing support to Birmingham Special Schools to work with families to support them and engage them in the learning with a particular focus on improving their school attendance. The appointment is initially on a fixed term contract until August 2026. Ideally, the successful candidate will have proven experience working in educational or family support settings, particularly in attendance management and /or safeguarding and experience of working within SEND.
Education Impact Academy Trust is a MAT incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. Wilson Stuart School is an Ofsted designated outstanding all age (2 - 25 years) Special School which provides very high-quality education for 270 pupils and young people who have physical disabilities, and/or complex medical conditions. Queensbury School provides for 245 students who have MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) and SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health). Mayfield School educates children and young people, who have a range of learning difficulties, between the ages of 3 and 19 and have approximately 300 students on roll.
As a Trust we truly value the success of every child and we place the sharing of excellent education practice at the core of this value. Professional development, challenge and support are at the heart of ensuring our staff are some of the finest teachers so they can deliver outstanding teaching. We benefit significantly from the variety of schools within the Trust, enabling staff to benefit greatly from the opportunities we have for collaborative working. in addition, we are able to benefit tremendously from sharing best practice and expertise we have within our organisation. Wilson Stuart School have achieved an Outstanding grade in their last 6 Ofsted inspections and in their last 3 inspections, the latest of which was March 2019, they were graded as outstanding in every single aspect of the inspect. We recognise the importance of teamwork and this is evident through all aspects of the work we do. Our students are delightful, work hard and are keen to learn and the school is a very happy and positive working environment. We have a comprehensive induction programme, friendly and very supportive staff along with excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning. Wilson Stuart School is not just a special school - it is an exceptional school!
* A collaborative and inclusive culture
* A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
* Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
* We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
* Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF - free totally confidential support,
* Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
* Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers
* Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years' plus service and 34 following 10 years' plus service.
* Onsite parking at all schools
If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and are compassionate and have a proactive approach to family and student engagement, then we would love to hear from you.