All applicants for any post are welcome to visit the school in advance of applying by contacting the headteacher at headteacher@rossmereschool.org.uk

Attendance and Safeguarding Lead

37 hours a week – Term Time Only + 5 PD Days

Band 9

£31,537 whole time salary (pro rata - £27,247 actual salary)

Permanent contract

Following the promotion of the current post-holder, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident person to join our team.

Ensuring good attendance at school and helping families to overcome any barriers that are preventing their child from thriving at school, are priorities for Rossmere Academy. We are looking for an exceptional person who will be central to our work in this area – someone who is keen to support parents but also not afraid of difficult conversations. Attendance at Rossmere is in line with the national average but we would like it to be even better.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• Has energy, enthusiasm and a passion for shaping young lives
• Is creative and full of great ideas – a problem solver
• Is resilient with good strategies to communicate with parents
• Is patient and caring towards our families
• Wants to be part of an amazing school and with a committed staff team

We can offer all candidates:

• Fantastic children, parents and families who deserve the very best
• A very inclusive school that values what children can do rather than focusing on what they can’t do
• An amazing shared office with our Inclusion Team where you will be well supported by friendly and happy colleagues
• The chance to be part of a school and Trust that values its staff
• The opportunity to shape this important area of work an have a positive impact on future life chances of Rossmere children.

Please contact the headteacher Caroline Reed on headteacher@rossmereschool.org.uk if you require further details or to arrange a visit to the school.

Completed applications should be return to Hayley Buckley, School Business Manager on hbuckley@rossmereschool.org.uk

Closing date : Friday 17^th July at 9am

Shortlisting: Friday 17^th July

Interviews : Tuesday 21^st July