Attendance Welfare Coordinator

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

This role works closely with the Attendance Information Officer, drawing on indicators that reveal barriers to attendance, identifying solutions to removing these barriers and liaising with pupils, parents and external agencies in securing improvement.

• The ability to drive is essential, along with owning or access to your own vehicle.
• To maintain robust chronologies outlining all communication, support and intervention for individual pupils who do not attend well.
• Administer a daily welfare check each morning with the families of all vulnerable pupils who are absent that morning and record the details of the conversations.
• To conduct home visits where appropriate and always with another DRET colleague.
• To chair meetings regarding pupil's attendance, including SAP and GAP meetings.
• To liaise with members of the pastoral and welfare teams, including HOH, Tutors, the SENCO and Pastoral Managers for a full understanding of each pupil's circumstances.
• To work with individual pupils and their family in setting targets for improved attendance and reviewing success on a regular basis, always intervening to sustain improvement.
• To follow the EBSA pathway working closely with the SENCO and external agencies.
• To conduct daily attendance checks for pupils attending alternative providers and hospital schools.
• To liaise with the school leader responsible for PSHE and contribute to curriculum conversations about factors affecting poor attendance.
• To implement strategies to motivate strong attendance through incentives, rewards and workshops with target groups.
• To counsel families considering Elective Home Education in consultation with academic staff in school.

About The David Ross Education Trust: The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world‑class education. We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world‑class, knowledge‑rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North‑East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' statutory guidance.

37 hours per week, 39 term time weeks worked. Permanent role.

About our Academy: We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration.

We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us.

'This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life.' - Ofsted Feb 2022

Salary & Benefits: NJC11, Access to Local Government Pension Scheme, Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education, Commitment to employee Health & Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme, Awards and Recognition Scheme, Flexible working patterns, Benefits Platform: Health & Wellbeing Programme: Cycle to Work Scheme.