Family Support and Attendance Advisor

Schools

Hotspur Primary School, Mowbray Street, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5PA

Family Support and Attendance Advisor

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT2572(e)

Part time

£23,023- £24,920 per annum (Actual £18,667 – £20,205)

This is a Foundation School which is part of a Trust; the employer will be the Governing Body of the School.

Hotspur Primary School Mowbray Street Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5PA

30 hours per week, All Year Round

Hotspur is two-form entry primary school in in Heaton that serves a richly diverse community.

We are looking to appoint a hardworking and committed individual to join our highly motivated team as a Family Support & Attendance Advisor.

The main requirements of the post are:

  • working with parent/carers to support their engagement in their child’s learning and development
  • regularly monitor school attendance and implement the school’s attendance policy as required
  • to analyse attendance data, identify persistent absentees and work with families to overcome any barriers they have to accessing education
  • facilitating access to a programme of activities to engage families
  • working in partnership with the Community Family Hub East Team to provide integrated support
  • supporting the Early Help agenda

The successful candidate should be:

  • passionate about making a transformation difference to the lives of children
  • highly organised, able to manage their own time and possess excellent time keeping skills
  • knowledgeable about the services available to families in Newcastle
  • experienced at working in a collaborative, multi-agency way.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit school at 4pm on Friday 27th May. Please contact admin@hotspur.newcastle.sch.uk to confirm your attendance.

If you are unable to make this date and would like any further information, please contact Steve Crosthwaite directly at steve.crosthwaite@hotspur.newcastle.sch.uk

Closing date: 3pm Tuesday 5th July 2022 

Tour of the school: 4.30pm Tuesday 28th June 2022 and 4.30pm Thursday 30th June 2022 

Interview day: Tuesday 12th July 2022

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all our staff and volunteers share this commitment. The appointment of the successful candidate will depend upon a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other recruitment and vetting checks.

Permanent

Closing date:

5 July 2022

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