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Pastoral and Attendance Officer
8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday, term time plus non pupil days
Scale 6, points 13-17
Required immediately
Actual pro rata salary £21,970 - £23,399 inc outer fringe allowance
Are you looking to join a growing, ambitious and supportive team?
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families? We're on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic Pastoral & Attendance Officer to become an integral part of our supportive and talented team.
If you're enthusiastic, flexible, and driven to help children thrive, this could be the perfect role for you!
As our Pastoral & Attendance Officer, you'll play a vital role in:
- Boosting Attendance: Monitor and manage student attendance, working closely with parents and families to provide support and solutions.
- Building Connections: Develop meaningful, positive relationships with students and families to enhance engagement and wellbeing.
- Providing Expert Guidance: Connect families with external support agencies and foster strong school-family partnerships.
- Driving Impact: Use your skills to operate and maintain attendance databases, generating valuable management information (M.I.) that shapes decisions.
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- A minimum of GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths (or equivalent).
- Experience in a school environment.
- A positive approach to behaviour management with creative strategies to support students.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to relate well to children, parents, and colleagues.
- A commitment to upholding our school's vision, mission, and values.
- Drive, determination, and high expectations to deliver the best outcomes for our students.
Why Join Us?
At Laindon Park Primary School & Nursery, we pride ourselves on offering:
A welcoming and dedicated team of friendly, experienced, and hardworking staff.
Opportunities to grow within a highly effective Multi Academy Trust.
A wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including Benenden Healthcare
A commitment to your ongoing professional development and career progression.