Skegness Grammar School is now recruiting for an Attendance and Welfare Coordinator to start as soon as possible. 

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

 About the role

Skegness Grammar School are looking for an Attendance and Welfare Coordinator:

·       To maintain robust chronologies outlining all communication, support and intervention for individual pupils who do not attend well.

·       Administer a daily welfare check each morning with the families of all vulnerable pupils who are absent that morning and record the details of the conversations. 

·       To conduct home visits where appropriate and always with another DRET colleague.  

·       To chair meetings regarding pupil’s attendance, including SAP and GAP meetings.   

·       To liaise with members of the pastoral and welfare teams, including HOY, Tutors, the SENCO and Student Services for a full understanding of each pupil’s circumstances. 

·       To work with individual pupils and their family in setting targets for improved attendance and reviewing success on a regular basis, always intervening to sustain improvement.

·       To lead on referrals to external agencies.  

·       To liaise with other agencies in finding appropriate solutions, such as the Virtual Head, representatives from the LCSP working with the family in consultation with the academy safeguarding leads, medical practitioners and CAMHS. 

·       To conduct daily attendance checks for pupils attending alternative providers and hospital schools. 

·       To source and deliver suitable intervention programmes and engage with LA led interventions such as the EBSA programme.                    

·       To liaise with the school leader responsible for PSHE and contribute to curriculum conversations about factors affecting poor attendance. 

·       To contribute to the assembly programme, promoting good attendance. 

·       To implement strategies to motivate strong attendance through incentives, rewards and workshops with target groups. 

·       To lead on all communication and implementation of reduced timetables with the family and the LA. 

·       To counsel families considering Elective Home Education in consultation with academic staff in school.  

·       To engage with CPD opportunities, available externally through the LA and as provided by members of the Core Team.

·       To record, report and analyse attendance data; working with senior leaders to identify strategies to improve attendance.

 v     Permanent contract 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (38 weeks term time, plus 5 training days).

About our Academy

Skegness Grammar School is a selective co-educational school.  We are a vibrant school community where students’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are excellent.  We promote a strong academic focus and have great pride in our students and their achievements. Whilst the students are at the centre of everything we do, we recognise and value our dedicated and committed staff.  We are actively seeking ways to enable our staff to achieve a balance between the exacting demands of their profession and their lives outside work.  Everyone associated with the school recognises the warm and welcoming environment and feels the energy and drive coupled with the friendly and calm students and staff as they all work towards students’ aims, achievements and aspirations; the students always come first!

Skegness is located on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Lincolnshire Wolds and the area offers affordable housing and an enviable quality of life.

Salary & Benefits

·         NJC11 - £28,142 FTE (£24,719.34 pro rata).

·         Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

·         Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·         Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·         Rewards and Recognition Scheme

·         Benefits Platform  Health & Wellbeing Programme

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

 Who we are looking for

·         Experience working with children of relevant age.

·         Working effectively in an education environment.

·         Working as part of a team or on own initiative.

·         ICT Skills. 

·         Essential for the post-holder to have GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English or equivalent level of competency and experience of working within a similar role or an educational setting.

·         See Job Description/Person Specification for full details. 

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust’s mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential.  Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.

Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London’s Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a broad range of special educational needs.  As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale.  At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education.  We are committed to ensuring that every child – regardless of their background – has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities.  From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead.  From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.