EYFS & KS1 Attendance and family support practitioner

What is the job role?

The Governors of Wyken Croft Primary School are excited to offer a new role within our Pastoral team. We require an EYFS & KS1 Attendance Officer and family support practitioner to join our team from as soon as possible. The role is a full-time position term time only.

Wyken Croft provides an excellent environment for all of the stakeholders of the school. Although we are a large primary school in Coventry, we pride ourselves on knowing each child and family individually allowing our children to achieve their maximum potential. We have our ‘Seven Steps to Success’ embedded within our culture which we believe enable our children to be happy, engaged and positive about their futures, striving to be the very best they can be.

This role will enhance our established Pastoral Team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and committed to supporting young people and their families in their school environment and understands the challenges facing pupils from disadvantaged communities.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of working with vulnerable young people and children.

The role is for a full-time attendance officer working in partnership with the pastoral team and the senior leaders of the school.

We can offer;-

The opportunity to join a forward-thinking school that works tirelessly to support the outcomes of our children, families and staff.
A school that is committed to the wellbeing, work life balance and professional development of all staff
A team that works together effectively to drive improvement and sustain quality in the school
The opportunity to make a real difference to the community we serve.

Who are we looking for?

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Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council