Attendance Officer
Position: Attendance Officer
Rate of Pay: £15.08 per hour
Recruiter: Opus People Solutions, on behalf of our client
Location: Hybrid, Civic Centre within Walsall Town Centre, Schools and residencies around the Walsall Borough and working from home.
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 30-minute unpaid break.
Duration: Until July 2025 - potential extension upon reviewal. Term Time only after extension.
About the Role
We are seeking an experience, skilled and versatile Attendance Officer in the School Attendance Support Service to join the Prevention and Reintegration Team. The role is crucial to ensuring vulnerable children within the Walsall Borough are receiving the support and encouragement they need to improve their school attendance.
The role of the Attendance Officer involves working closely with schools and families, alongside other partners, to support children and young people to ensure they have access to their full educational entitlement and achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
To work within the School Attendance Support Service in the Prevention and Reintegration team, for vulnerable children, to challenge and support schools across Walsall to ensure they are fulfilling their educational responsibilities by following statutory guidelines.
Champion the needs and aspirations of vulnerable children in ensuring they receive a high-quality education enabling them to fulfil their po...