Attendance, TAF and Alternative Provision Lead

The Catholic High School, Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH4 7HS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  21 March 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 March 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 39 weeks a year (Term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Between £28,790 - £33,475 (depending on experience) Grade 8 SCP 23-28

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an Attendance officer to lead on attendance, TAF's and Alternative Provision.

The successful candidate will be Someone with experience of working with young people and their families

Good administrative organisation and communication skills

An understanding of issues that may affect a student's ability to attend school.

An ability to analyse data and trends

What the school offers its staff

You will be part of the school’s pastoral team, supporting the Senior Leadership Team to enable the student to get the best out of their time at school through the promotion of regular school attendance through providing advice and supporting to students and families. As part of The Catholic High School, Chester you will be open to opportunities to develop as an individual within the school. The value of being part of our team should not be underestimated, joining The Catholic High School, Chester will mean that you will be part of a supportive and dedicated group of staff who will invest in your professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your abilities and knowledge whilst working in a supportive environment in conjunction with other very dedicated and professional staff.

Further details about the role

The successful candidate will be able to

Maintain accurate attendance records across the academy, and report on attendance as required and contribute to strategies that improve academy attendance.

Develop strategies to improve attendance through work with staff, families and agencies.

Make home visits to support families.

Head our school team around the family.

Liaise with the local authority to administer all attendance procedures, including all statutory aspects of attendance.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to kilcoynea@christofidelis.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Attendance Officer - Person Specification and Job Description.pdf - 196 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Catholic High School, Chester

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 806 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Catholic High School, Chester website
• Email address: kilcoynea@christofidelis.org.uk
• Phone number: 01244952788
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-catholic-high-school-chester

The Catholic High School, Chester is a Catholic Voluntary Academy situated on the western outskirts of Chester approximately one mile from the city centre. It is an 11 to 18 Roman Catholic mixed comprehensive school with over 900 students including a thriving Sixth Form.

The School exists to provide the best Catholic education for all. This applies to all our students whatever their own faith background. Currently around 70% of our students are baptised Catholics and all our students are equally welcome in the school. We value and appreciate the contribution made by those from other faith backgrounds. Students enjoy high quality teaching, wonderful support and the opportunity to grow and develop in the context of the values promoted by the Catholic Church. We are a warm and friendly school where achievement is celebrated and enjoyed whilst we continue to encourage personal qualities such as kindness, resilience and empathy. In all this our aim is to support our pupils to be the best they can be in all that they do.

Arranging a visit to The Catholic High School, Chester

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kilcoynea@christofidelis.org.uk.

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