Job Description
We seek to appoint an Attendance Mentor to join
an established team who support students with their attendance. Ideally the
successful candidate would have experience in an educational setting or
attendance field. This role will be
incredibly fulfilling but equally as demanding.
We require someone who has strong interpersonal skills, with the ability
to influence and negotiate in a patient and calm way, whilst smiling and
remaining positive throughout. You will be part of the wider Pastoral Team and
liaise with those leading on behaviour and safeguarding and SEND. The ideal candidate will be approachable but also firm
and consistent and be able to relate to young people in a calm, supportive and
positive manner. Essential A good standard of education to at least level 3
standard or equivalent High standard of literacy and numeracy to at
least level 2 standard Highly skilled in a range of assertive
discipline strategies Efficient and organised: independent and
effective in time management Strong ICT skills, especially Word and Excel Experience of using SIMS (management information
system) Strong skills in data analysis Motivated to work with children and young people
to ensure they are successful Commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of
all students Ability to form and maintain appropriate
relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people Emotional resilience in working with challenging
behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline Ability to raise self-esteem and expectations of
children and young people Desirable Knowledge and experience of school behaviour and
attendance systems and related government guidance Knowledge and experience of the requirements of
safeguarding within schools, including Child Protection Experience of working with and knowledge of
services available to support young people and families Knowledge and understanding of the national
initiative to improve the educational outcomes for disadvantaged students who
are eligible for the Pupil Premium funding First Aid trained (or a willingness to undertake
training)