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This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner with a strong history of improving attendance to work at a trust-wide level. You will combine excellent communication and relationship building skills with a child-centred, solution-focused approach and a secure understanding of statutory attendance frameworks. The role will be primarily based within our West Midlands and Birmingham schools, though this may change in line with trust priorities and operational needs.
Job Responsibility:
Adapt and implement trust-wide attendance policies and strategies to meet individual school contexts
Analyse attendance data to identify patterns, trends and barriers to attendance
Plan and deliver high-quality attendance interventions, including preventative and early-help work with pupils and families
Provide coaching, training and professional guidance to school-based attendance teams
Support schools with statutory processes, including penalty notices, prosecutions and education supervision orders where required
Build strong relationships with families and partners to remove barriers and secure positive attendance outcomes
Play a key role in promoting the vital link between attendance, attainment and wellbeing
Requirements:
A strong track record of improving attendance and reducing persistent and severe absence
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The confidence to lead, influence and support school leaders and teams
A child-centred, solution-focused approach balanced with a strong understanding of statutory frameworks
Flexibility to travel across trust schools and work remotely as required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Full commitment to our vision and values
What we offer:
Competitive salaries and pension schemes
Generous holiday entitlements
Healthcare cash plans
Professional development through Star Talent Academy