What skills and experience we're looking for
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is an 11 – 18 comprehensive school judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted as a result of the education and opportunities provided to pupils, enabling them to flourish within a calm and caring environment. Pupils are valued, happy, challenged and strive to achieve their best through a rich learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.
We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Officer to support pupils and families with attendance to start as soon as possible. This will include maintaining/analysing registers, assisting in compilation of required reports, and working directly with our families to enable all pupils to have full access to the curriculum. You will liaise with the relevant staff and external agencies to identify those families who need support and find ways of overcoming the barriers that prevent children from accessing the curriculum.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, flexible, positive, passionate and creative individual who has a proven record of supporting families with a variety of complex needs.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free on-site car parking and secure cycle store.
- Cycle to work scheme following successful probation period.
- Education Mutual Health & Wellbeing Services
- Occupational sick pay.
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Commitment to safeguarding
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all of its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance. We recognise that some children may be especially vulnerable to abuse. We recognise that children who are abused or neglected may find it difficult to develop a sense of self-worth and to view the world in a positive way. We will always take a considered and sensitive approach in order that we can support all of our pupils