Job Description

Managing Attendance 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 dedicated individuals to join our Children and Families Directorate in Birmingham City Council as a Managing Attendance Coordinator. In this new role, you will work as part of a team acting as the ‘single point of contact’ for Birmingham Schools in relation to pupil attendance. You will meet regularly with allocated schools and, using attendance data, will agree targeted actions and access to services for children with poor attendance. If you have a strong background in schools, education or family support and a commitment to safeguarding, we want to hear from you! We have two vacant positions and would really love to hear from people with a keen interest in supporting a variety of settings including special schools and alternative provision.

As a Managing Attendance Coordinator, you will;

• build positive relationships and work with the senior attendance champions in schools

• provide advice on school attendance policy, multi-agency support and contribute to school attendance action plans with the child at the centre of any intervention

• provide high quality advice, signposting and supportive challenge to schools in relation to cases of poor attendance including how to share concerns with other agencies and the application of safeguarding thresholds related to pupil absence

• act as lead professional, by facilitating and contributing to multi agency meetings as appropriate where children are severely absent

• disseminate national school attendance best practice and support attendance working groups/forums to ensure attendance procedures are appropriate

Your efforts will help foster good multi agency relationships and achieve positive educational outcomes for children in our community.

We are looking for candidates with a high standard of education, with evidence of continued professional development.  You should have at least two years casework experience in schools, youth services, social care or LA attendance services. Experience of working within statutory timescales and offering timely advice, support and guidance are essential. 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 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.

and Person Specification

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

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. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).