Grade 4 Development Attendance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer Attendance (Grade 4) to join our team.

This role will play a key part in improving pupil attendance by coordinating strategies and interventions that encourage regular school attendance and support positive pupil engagement.

The successful candidate will manage and prioritise a caseload of pupils identified through attendance monitoring, working closely with pupils and their families to address barriers to attendance and support improved outcomes.

You will collaborate with the pastoral team and contribute to a range of meetings and multi‑agency forums, including Early Help, safeguarding, and other relevant support meetings.

Building effective relationships with pupils, families, and external partners will be central to the role.

The post holder will provide advice, guidance, and practical support to families, whilst maintaining accurate and high‑quality records of all communications, visits, interventions, and meetings.

Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App - including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

About EIAT

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating Wilson Stuart School, Mayfield School, Queensbury School, The Hive College, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery.

We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways.

Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

"These are exciting times at Queensbury School.

Caring staff, an ambitious curriculum and new buildings are all driving improvements for pupils.

Leaders aim to help pupils 'unleash their limitless potential'.

Staff, parents, carers and pupils are united in making this vision a reality"

Ofsted May 2023, Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) is three Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25).

We also have two mainstream day nurseries.

You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential.

We believe that 'Better Never Ends'.

You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i. e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these challenges.

A key aspect of working within EIAT is that we identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.

We take staff wellbeing and CPD very seriously and your professional development will provide you with a whole range of opportunities and equip you for a great career.

We have 10 CPD days per year offering plenty of opportunity for your professional development.

We want to engage all staff to support each other and feel included in our collaborative environment.

Staff are trained to a high level and apply skills and knowledge together for the benefit of all.

• Additional Benefits
• Access to discounts and offers at many well‑known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro‑rata, rising to 32 at 5 years' plus service and 34 following 10 years' plus service.

Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.

• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA's, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

Requirements

All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any changes.

Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.

Policies

Please read a copy of our Recruitment and Selection Policy here: EIAT-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy. pdf.