Parental Engagement and Student Attendance Lead
Fortismere School, London, N10 1NEThis job expired on 11 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
11 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £35,072.00 - £36,008.00 Annually (Actual) S01 Term Time Only (40 Weeks a year) (36 hours per week). Part time applications will be considered
Parental Engagement and Student Attendance Lead job summary
Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London. The Co-headteachers are looking to appoint a Parental Engagement and Student Attendance Lead to join our Pastoral team.
At Fortismere, we have developed robust pastoral systems that place student wellbeing at its heart. Our pastoral systems foster a sense of belonging and community, while providing students with guidance and support throughout their educational journey. Fortismere School is committed to providing an education that prepares students for the challenges of the modern world. We believe that by offering young people an outstanding range of opportunities, they will discover their talents and passions, transforming their lives.
A key part of this role is to work in partnership with the Attendance Administrative Lead and wider Pastoral Team and to engage with a variety of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes for all students. We know that at times some students require more support to be able to flourish in school and the successful candidate will work closely with these students and their families to help remove barriers to success. The Parental Engagement and Student Attendance Lead will build excellent relationships with external agencies and build up a network of support.
This role will also require the postholder to organise Parental Engagement sessions inviting guest speakers in and utilising our own staff to support parents and carers in understanding their child’s needs and how best to support them at home. This will include sourcing speakers and setting up workshops both in person and online. Sessions will range from academic and curriculum information to social, emotional and mental health support.
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, administration and interpersonal skills with a flexible and adaptable approach to meet the ever-changing needs of both students and the school. They will have a methodical approach to work and be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. The role is offered term time only and full time and part time applications will be accepted.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates representing ethnically diverse communities.
The successful candidate will be able to:
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and carers to support pupil development.
Identify and address barriers to learning and work with pupils and families to develop effective strategies.
Collaborate with teachers and school staff to ensure coordinated support for pupils.
Provide guidance and support to families on educational and social issues.
Maintain accurate records of interactions and interventions with pupils and families.
We can offer:
A friendly work environment and a supportive team
Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP
Continuous CPD
Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school
A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the HR Department on Jobs@fortismere.org.uk for further information or a visit.
Fortismere School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Thank you for your interest in our school. We look forward to receiving your application
Further information about the job
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.
About Fortismere School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1765 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fortismere School website
School location
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