Attendance And Family Support Officer (E4326) - Shakespeare Primary School And Nursery

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an Attendance and Family Support Officer in our vibrant and successful school.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who:

• Can demonstrate empathy, communication, listening and interpersonal skills when dealing with children, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Has experience of working with support agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Has experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling matters with sensitivity and discretion.
• Has knowledge of the DfE attendance requirements and has experience of working in collaboration with colleagues to ensure children succeed at home and in school.
• Has experience of strategically tracking pupil Attendance and implementing whole school strategies to make improvements.
• Has experience of using data sources, such as the DfE ‘Analyse your school’s attendance data’ tool, to monitor and improve attendance.
• Has worked previously in or with a school or childcare setting. 

In return we can offer the successful candidate:

• a thriving and successful school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes
• a thorough induction process and welcome package
• a new building with fantastic facilities, complete with extensive free parking and strong commuter links
• individually tailored career development and training opportunities
• children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well which is reflected in the support we see from parents

Shakespeare Primary School is a place where children, staff and families thrive.

Established in the heart of the city we have the privilege of serving a culturally rich, diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning and supporting the aspirations of our whole community.

Both the ‘high staff team morale’ (Ofsted 2019) and our oversubscribed pupil waiting lists reflect the care, passion and drive our school runs on. As a larger school we have the flexibility of opportunity that enables staff to flourish and advance onto the further stages of their career.

Shakespeare is a thriving school that needs people with energy, vision, commitment and good humour to ensure it continues to be so. If you have these qualities, Shakespeare could be just the place for you.

Visits to school

Visits to our school are warmly welcome. Please contact our school office on 0113 535 1000 or email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk  to arrange a visit.

If you are unable to visit, but are interested in finding out more, please contact our office team on 0113 535 1000 to arrange an informal conversation with our Head Teacher.

How to apply

To apply, please download the application form from our school website: https://www.shakespeareleeds.org.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/ 

Please submit your typed application form to recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk 

We will confirm receipt of your application.

We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.

Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.

Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.