Attendance and Inclusion Mentor

Job Introduction

The Westgate School is a community of learners where

 partnerships inspire success for all; learning together achieving excellence

Attendance and Inclusion Mentor

40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year - term time plus one week

Start date negotiable

Working hours 7:45am – 4:15pm with a half an hour unpaid break per day

Permanent

Grade E (FTE £32,149 - £35,241)  

Actual Salary £30,625 - £33,571

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient individual to join our all-through school as a key person in promoting the highest levels of inclusion and pupil attendance. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our attendance strategy, working closely with senior leaders to design impactful interventions that boost both attendance and engagement. You will work directly with pupils and their families, building strong relationships.  If you believe that every child can be successful in their learning with the right support, we’d love to hear from you.   

Key aspects of the role include:

• monitoring and analysing attendance data and share trends with Year Leaders;
• working closely and collaboratively with Leaders to devise and implement interventions to increase both attendance and engagement of pupils;
• providing support to pupils and parents/carers, including support within lessons as part of reintegration and Return to Learn;
• implementing the school’s attendance strategy including all communication with parents;
• undertaking home visits to support improved attendance;
• working with outside agencies to share information, advocate for pupils at The Westgate School as well as organise Education Planning Meetings;
• being committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning.

The role is as part of our Pupil Support Team (all-through) and will be predominantly based in our Secondary Phase although some work with Key Stage 2 will be part of the role.

At The Westgate School, we believe that everybody deserves a sense of belonging and there is no glass wall between emotional literacy and academic achievement. We are committed to the well-being of pupils and adults alike with a strong focus on professional learning and teamwork.

A full job description and person specification can be found within the Candidate Information Pack on our website: https://www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/vacancies 

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact: Ben Pearce, Deputy Headteacher all-through at contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk or on 01962 854757.

Benefits of working at The Westgate School:

•           Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role

•           Ongoing personal development 

•           Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price

•           Free on-site parking

•           Free use of health and fitness facilities

Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

Pre-employment checks:  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations.

Equalities statement: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.  All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs.  No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. 

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Job Description and Application forms can be obtained from www.westgate.hants.sch.uk/vacancies and returned to the recruitment team at hr@westgate.hants.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025 (12noon)

Interview Date: Week commencing 7th July 2025