Job Introduction
Make a measurable difference to attendance and family engagement
We are seeking a skilled and committed Attendance and Family Liaison Officer to lead and strengthen our work on attendance and punctuality. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of academy life, combining strategic oversight, accurate analysis and direct work with students, families, colleagues and external agencies.
You will help identify and overcome barriers to attendance, build trusted relationships with families and ensure that students receive timely, coordinated support. You will also act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, making sound professional judgements and contributing to the academy's wider safeguarding practice.
The role
Provide strategic leadership for approaches that improve attendance and punctuality across the academy.
Analyse attendance information, identify patterns and recommend targeted interventions.
Work closely with students and families to understand and address barriers to regular attendance.
Build effective partnerships with external agencies and the wider community to secure the right support for each child.
Arrange daily cover for absent staff and liaise with supply agencies. The 7.30 am start is essential to enable cover arrangements to be made before the academy day begins.
Work alongside the pastoral and SEND teams to help students attend regularly and achieve well.
Undertake the responsibilities of a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
About you
You will have successful experience of working with children in an education, health or social care environment and a good working knowledge of legislation relating to school attendance. You will be confident communicating with children, families, colleagues and professionals, including where issues are sensitive or challenging.
Highly organised and adaptable, you will be able to manage competing priorities, analyse information, write clear reports and work constructively as part of a team. Above all, you will bring sound judgement, persistence and a genuine commitment to helping every student access education and fulfil their potential.
WHY JOIN US?
Here at West Grantham Secondary Academy, awarded Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in January 2024, we continue to provide a place of work that is proudly able to offer:
• A friendly and welcoming community for staff and students;
• A growing intake while retaining the feel of a small, family school;
• A school that has undergone significant change and improvement;
• Excellent behaviour and pastoral support for the whole child;
• A clear focus on staff wellbeing and belonging.
Additional benefits include:
Electric car work scheme
Staff assistance programme
Free breakfast for staff
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via the MyNewTerm recruitment website.
SAFEGUARDING
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate child protection screening including checks with previous employers and undertake an enhanced DBS with barred check.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
