Attendance & Wellbeing Support Lead

Our Academy is first and foremost a place of learning where our students feel safe and enjoy their educational journey. We believe every child should receive the very best of education which prepares them fully for the future. We inspire greatness in every child and recruit the very best of staff who share this same vision. We are looking to appoint a Behaviour, Attendance and Safeguarding Lead to support student attendance, behaviour and safeguarding, including tracking and monitoring attendance, ensuring behavioural policies are implemented and tracking and presenting key attendance data to key stakeholders at the Academy. The successful candidate will work with families to promote parental engagement, organise and support parental and family support and lead on other behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives. The successful candidate will have experience of working in an educational setting or within a similar relevant position to provide appropriate advice and support to pupils, families and staff. To provide information, advice and guidance to parents / carers on matters relating to school attendance in order to provide a 'first day response' to attendance issues. Undertake home visits as required. To liaise with school staff, specifically the Vice Principal, form tutors and administration staff relating to the information received, and with other agencies as appropriate on matters relating to attendance and behaviour they will also need experience of writing and maintaining accurate records. Key responsibilities Track and monitor attendance and present key attendance data to stakeholders. Ensure behavioural policies are implemented across the Academy. Work with families to promote parental engagement. Organise and support parental and family support initiatives. Lead behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives. Provide information and guidance to parents/carers on attendance matters. Undertake home visits as required. Liaise with school staff and other agencies on attendance and behaviour matters. Write and maintain accurate records. Qualifications and experience Experience working in an educational setting or a similar relevant role. Experience providing advice and support to pupils, families and staff. Experience writing and maintaining accurate records. Ability to organise and deliver home visits. Ability to liaise with agencies as appropriate for attendance and behaviour. Candidate attributes Committed, adaptable and hard‑working with a professional manner. Patient and deeply caring, believing in unconditional positive regard. Creative, resilient and skilled in interpersonal communication. Effective team player, fully involved in the life of the school. What we offer A committed team focused on high academic and pastoral standards. A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos. A vibrant learning environment for children, community and staff. An experienced supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing. A wealth of professional support and development opportunities. Our Vision Empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. Our Fantastic Five Values D – Harbour children deserve joyful schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. A – Harvest schools recruit the best colleagues, nurture talent in safe environments, inspire excellence and give back to communities. N – Harbour schools are rooted in care, respecting and empathy, creating supportive environments for success. C – Promote pride, inclusion and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. E – Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks and learn from failure. Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours Act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do. Trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge. Work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same. Work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities. Be kind to ourselves and others, acting with compassion and empathy. Communicate regularly, clearly with stakeholders and colleagues, welcoming feedback. Be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and everyone. Benefits at Ermine Primary Academy Local Government Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to Work Scheme. A dedicated team committed to achieving high standards. A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos. A vibrant learning environment for you and our children. An experienced and supportive leadership team committed to well‑being of all staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr