Head of Attendance and Family Support

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves. Job Title: Head of Attendance and Family Support Salary: BWT Leadership Payscale - L10, £64,690 - L15, £73,105 per annum (dependent on experience) Hours per week / Weeks per year: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year About the Head of Attendance and Family Support We have the opportunity to appoint a Head of Attendance and Family Support to join Brooke Weston Trust to provide strategic leadership across the Trust for attendance and family support which includes transition and pupil mobility. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a coherent, evidence-informed approach that secures sustained improvements in attendance and outcomes for all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable. The successful candidate will lead the development of relevant Trust-wide policy, systems, quality assurance and professional learning, ensuring high expectations, statutory compliance and strong alignment with safeguarding, inclusion and SEND. They will work with schools and Trust leaders to build capacity, strengthen partnerships with families and external agencies and remove barriers to education so that every child can secure their "tickets for life". The successful candidate will lead the Trust's strategic work on attendance and family support, setting direction, defining Trust-wide expectations and driving improvements. They will hold decision making authority for Trust-wide policy, thresholds and quality standards, ensuring consistent implementation across academies and delivering measurable results. The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you: We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holiday, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years’ service. One Wellbeing Day a year , in addition to your annual leave. Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one), and ill-health protection. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more. A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust Schools. Payment of professional Subscription/membership - if your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership. Employee Assis