Family Engagement & Attendance Officer

Fitzalan High School Family Engagement and Attendance Officer 37 hours per week/40 weeks per year The Governing Body of Fitzalan High School wish to appoint a Family Engagement and Attendance Officer to join our enthusiastic, dedicated and ambitious team and be part of our continued drive for excellence. We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to work with targeted families and engage them in the learning process. The post holder will strengthen links between the school, parents, families and the wider community in order to reduce the impact of poor attendance on educational attainment. Fitzalan High is a truly unique school with high aspirations and excellent outcomes for learners. Over the past ten years and more, Fitzalan High has been on a journey of continuous improvement, achieving excellent outcomes for pupils, and in September 2023 moving into a state-of-the-art new building truly fit for the 21st Century. The Estyn inspection report November 2024, recognised that the school provides its pupils with a highly caring, nurturing and inclusive environment. It is particularly effective in establishing a culture that celebrates its notably diverse community. This helps to foster positive attitudes towards diversity, equity and the understanding of different cultures and backgrounds. We are looking for a dynamic, trusted and committed person who will: - Encourage everyone to believe that they ‘can’ - Work diligently together with pupils, staff and parents to succeed - Lead high quality learning experience - Aspire to excellence - Be a good role model in all aspects of school life The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed person with the desire to support our pupils to be the best that they can be. A strong commitment to continuous improvement of provision is vital, as is a desire to be part of our drive for excellence. Closing date: Tuesday 8th September 2026 It is our policy to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of our business, including appointments. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnerships, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief or pregnancy/maternity. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, an organisation in which people want to work and are proud to work. Fitzalan High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before appointment is confirmed.