9 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

Undertake partnership working with the local authorities, schools, alternative provision providers, and other relevant agencies to fulfil statutory responsibilities to safeguard pupils and ensure regular attendance in school.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Responsible for traded service delivery to an allocation of schools and drive attendance improvement through data analysis, delivery of the SLA menu of support, and targeting support meetings.
Participate in multi-agency working to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
Investigate offences relating to poor or non-school attendance and prepare prosecutions in relation to these offences and present cases at court where necessary.
Undertake a role regarding the statutory local authority functions in relation to Children Missing Education including home visits.
Act as the Lead Professional for cases with additional and complex needs regarding school attendance and social inclusion by way of early intervention, welfare referrals, and pre-NEET support.

Essential Experience Required

Experience in working within local authority or school attendance teams is an essential requirement.

Essential Qualification Required

Additional information to note

Working Hours: 35 hours per week
The role requires a standard DBS.
The job will require the successful candidate to travel around the borough and provide onsite support visits to schools.

The role closes on 18th July 2025, apply ASAP.

Requirements

Attendance Officer