Job Description

Attendance and Data Coordinator

Permanent

Grade C £35,412 - £41,771 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity review

Working 36.5 hours per week.

The role is hybrid however the post holder would be required to work from Birmingham City Council buildings as business needs dictate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated individual to join our Children and Families Directorate in Birmingham City Council as an Attendance and Data Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of school attendance and legal intervention data management processes; you will take the lead in producing statistics and reports related to legal intervention and notifications; and, you will supervise Grade B officers, providing quality assurance in the application of the various interventions designed to improve school attendance or ensure children are receiving their right to an education.

If you have a strong background in school attendance, legal intervention or education support; a commitment to safeguarding; and excellent organisation skills, we want to hear from you!

As an Attendance and Data Coordinator, you will;

• Manage and supervise team members, including allocation, monitoring workloads, appraisals; and associated HR processes
• Ensure the team supports families and advise parent/carers of their legal responsibilities regarding children not in receipt of education, in line with statutory regulations.
• Assist in the implementation and management of systems and processes to co-ordinate data management and extraction to report on key performance indicators
• Liaise with all customers and colleagues on matters concerning individual cases, operating with a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
• Manage the part-time/reduced timetable notification process, ensuring the guidance and online forms are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Support Attendance Support Officers, schools, BCC services and other agencies to identify children not receiving education including identifying and securing school places,
• Produce internal guidance to assist team members in undertaking their work and to ensure that all allocations are fair and transparent.
• Prepare and produce Penalty Notices and School Attendance Order paperwork, and to advise staff as appropriate.
• Set up and maintaining all legal intervention administrative systems including part-time timetables, ensuring statutory timescales are met.

We are looking for candidates with a high standard of education, with evidence of continued professional development. You should be able to demonstrate high level organisational skills, including experience and an ability to work within statutory timescales, offering advice and guidance in an effective and timely manner. You should have experience of extensive computerised systems and in particular word-processing packages, databases and spreadsheets and experience of producing statistical reports. You should have a proven ability to manage conflicting demands and to make appropriate decisions as well as working in partnership with other agencies. You should be able to work independently within clear guidelines but also have the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued. You will have the opportunity to participate in regular supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities. We are committed to your growth and will provide training to enhance your knowledge of home education and safeguarding practices. By joining our team, you will be making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families in Birmingham.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

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