Attendance & Welfare Champion — Term-Time Role

Stretfordhigh; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school in Manchester is seeking a Support Practitioner: Attendance Officer to promote positive attendance and support students. The role involves delivering group work and individual sessions under the guidance of the Assistant Head Teacher. Ideal candidates are compassionate, well-organised, and skilled in engaging young people. A full driving license is required. This full-time position offers a salary range of £28,598 to £31,022 and requires availability Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm.

Qualifications

• Develop and deliver group work and 1:1 sessions with young people.
• Motivate and inspire students to learn.
• Provide effective pastoral support.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive attitudes towards regular school attendance.
• Support students in alternative provision.
• Work under supervision of the Assistant Head Teacher.

Skills

Ability to develop and deliver group work and 1:1 sessions

Engaging and motivating young people

Compassionate and caring

Effective student-facing pastoral support

Understanding of student attendance data

Organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to tackle difficult conversations

Job description

A local school in Manchester is seeking a Support Practitioner: Attendance Officer to promote positive attendance and support students. The role involves delivering group work and individual sessions under the guidance of the Assistant Head Teacher. Ideal candidates are compassionate, well-organised, and skilled in engaging young people. A full driving license is required. This full-time position offers a salary range of £28,598 to £31,022 and requires availability Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm.