School Attendance Improvement Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/08/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 01/09/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9, £33,024 - £36,648 per annum (pay award pending)
Employment Location:
Durham Leadership Centre. However, you may be required to worka t any Durham County Council location, as required. Hybrid working options are available.
Further Information
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The Attendance Improvement Team provide attendance advice and support for parents, schools and other professionals in line with the newly introduced Working Together to improve school attendance guidance. We undertake the statutory duties of the Local Authority carrying out investigations and legal interventions where school attendance offences may occur.
As a School Attendance Improvement Officer, you will provide advice, support and legal interventions to address barriers to attendance and improve outcomes for all pupils.This includes working with all stakeholders to improve attendance at individual, cohort, school, trust and local authority level through a strategic support and challenge approach.
You should have experience of working in the education or children’s services environment, alongside a knowledge of educational law, school systems and the courts.
You must be a skilled communicator who is able to contribute to an organisational climate that promotes open dialogue and supports reflection, critical thinking and constructive challenge; be adept at extracting, assessing, analysing and collating information and have excellent organisational skills.
We encourage you to contact Philip Cox, School Attendance Manager via email at philip.cox@durham.gov.uk or 03000 265532 to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need National Programme for Specialist Leaders in Behaviour and Attendance (NPSLBA) or NVQ 4Learning, Development and Support Services (LDSS) for Children, Young people and Those who Care for Them or equivalent, alongside a commitment to continuing future development.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
- Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
- Hybrid working (home and office working).
- Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
- Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
- Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
- Discounted DCC gym membership.
- Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
- Trade Union membership.
- A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 10 September 2024
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.