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**SECONDARY HOME & ATTENDANCE LIAISON OFFICER**

**Salary: SF3.1 - from £30,500 per annum (already pro rated)**

**Local Gov Pension, free parking, gym, family friendly benefits, flexible working opportunities**

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“_I chose to work at ARA since I felt it was the kind of facility that was at the heart the local community. I’m from the local area and it is important that we have facilities like this school”. Librarian._

We have the rare opportunity to work collaboratively with experienced staff in a high quality and well-resourced environment in the newly created role of Home & Attendance Liaison Officer. The role is to support in maintaining high levels of care for children ensuring that they attend school and that where additional support is required this is put in place in a timely manner.

We are based in West London/Ealing. This position is to commence as soon as possible. The working week is 36 hours from Monday to Friday starting at 8.30am on a term time working basis plus professional development days and 5 days to be worked during the school holidays spread throughout the year.

**Skills & Experience needed**:

- GCSE Grade C or Functional Skills Level 2 or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with experience of managing records, and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Experience of working with young people establishing successful relationships with them and enforcing behaviour management
- A calm and confident demeanour with the ability to show assertion when necessary

**What we have to offer you**:

- An Ofsted ‘Good’ school and an exciting place to work. In July 2018 we received praise from Ofsted who described us as ‘at the heart of its community, an inclusive school with leadership providing excellent role models and maintaining the good quality of education since the last inspection in 2015’.
- As an Investor in People, we offer excellent career and professional development opportunities
- The chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students
- A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued, enjoy opportunities for additional paid responsibilities, and there is scope to influence autonomy
- Employer’s pension contribution of over 17%
- Free on-site parking, free use of the in house gym, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including dependents entitlement
- Regular nominated staff rewards and free breakfasts are also welcomed by staff.

**Commitment to safeguarding**:

- ARA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination
- The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

**How to apply**:

- If you prefer to talk, our HR department would love to chat: 0208 8414511.
- ARA is committed to the protection and safety of our learners. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing the role._

**Salary**: £30,500.00-£33,747.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Childcare
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Wellness programme

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/05/2023

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