Castleford Academy Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising currently of five schools: two secondary academies, one primary academy, one junior academy and one infant academy. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a geographic cluster within Wakefield. Castleford Academy Trust is in a period of transition which will see the Trust grow significantly with the academies within Northern Ambition Academies Trust planning to join the Trust in February 2025.

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to “working together to achieve excellence for all”. Within Castleford Academy Trust, in our pursuit of excellence, we work hard to ensure that no child is left behind. Castleford Academy Trust is an exceptional place to work and has a team of dedicated and committed staff. We strongly believe in developing and nurturing talent by providing opportunities for staff training and development.

Trust Lead Attendance Officer

37 hours per week- Whole Year 

(Term time plus 15 days and flexible working considered)

Grade 9 SCP 28-31
Actual Salary £37,938- £40,476

Start date ASAP

Castleford Academy Trust believes that access to a high-quality education is the right of every child. The Trust is seeking to appoint an Lead Attendance Officer with the responsibility of creating a strong attendance culture across all of the academies within the Trust. The role to will involve supporting and challenging our academies, to develop effective processes that reduce pupils and family barriers to attendance.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced person who can support academies and deliver a trust-wide attendance strategy that helps support the achievement of pupils. The successful candidate will able to relate well to staff, support the good practice in place and be confident to challenge leaders and external partners when necessary.

The post will involve a combination of work with pupils, parents, and carers to improve attendance as well as more strategic-based responsibilities and support with high level conversations and actions with external agencies. 

Your application will need to demonstrate that you are/have:

• Experience of working in the area of attendance and educational welfare.
• Substantial and successful experience of leading on attendance improvement strategies. 
• Conversant with a wide range of attendance and pupil welfare related legislations.
• The ability to engage with parents at an appropriate level in order for them to build a positive relationship with both post holder and agencies.
• Able to analyse attendance data, identifying historical trends and plan future actions. 
• Expert knowledge of support agencies and the roles they play to support children and families.
• A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself.

You will also need to be:

• Supportive of the Trust’s ethos and values at all times both within the Trust and the wider community.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development initiatives and strategies, promoting whole school improvement.
• An excellent communicator who is at ease with all stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate an ability to be resilient and determined whilst also providing support.
• Willing and able to undertake regular travel between academy sites and a have full UK driving licence.

The deadline for applications is midday on Thursday 9th January 2025 with interviews taking place shortly after.

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Castleford Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy Trust, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website. Completed applications should be addressed to the CEO, Mr George Panayiotou at the Castleford Academy Trust address or via email to trustrecruitment@castlefordacademytrust.com  

For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademytrust.com or email Miss Rebecca Fairs, PA to the Directors of Education at rfairs@castlefordacademytrust.com

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.