PRU / Specialist Mentor – Attendance and Outreach

Highfields College
Essex Rd, Stockport, SK5 8DR
0161 406 7922

PRU / Specialist Mentor Attendance and Outreach
Scale 6 (£32,578 pro rata)
32.5 hours, Full-Time
Term Time Only plus inset days
Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026, 11:59pm
Please email completed application forms to susan.ryan@highfieldscollege.org.uk by the above deadline, application documents can be found and downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Shortlisting Date: 12 October 2026
Interview Date: TBC

Highfields College is seeking a dedicated and proactive Specialist Mentor - Attendance and Outreach Officer to join our team.

In this vital role, you will provide a comprehensive, high-quality outreach and support service to the school in our drive to improve overall school attendance. You will play a key role in facilitating the educational partnership between home, school, and pupils through support, liaison, and negotiation.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and wider pastoral team, you will assess attendance issues proactively and determine appropriate interventions to support our pupils and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Outreach & Visits: Coordinate, plan, and carry out home visits (including cold calling, lone visits, and joint visits).
• Caseload Management: In liaison with the Pastoral Manager (Emotional Well-Being), effectively manage a caseloadincluding Looked After Children (LAC)ensuring PEP documentation and casework are accurately prepared to support reviews or legal sanctions.
• Pupil & Family Support: Support parents and carers of pupils accessing Alternative Provision, assist during transition periods to/from partner schools, and work directly with pupils using attendance checks and action plans.
• Attendance Campaigns & Initiatives: Work alongside the Attendance Lead to organize and participate in attendance initiatives, reward assemblies, Open Evenings, and Parents' Evenings.
• School Administration & Procedures: Administer registration procedures in line with statutory requirements, maintain pupil reports, and provide attendance data updates for staff.
• Wider School Support: Engage with parents at key points during the school day, assist with supervision during non-teaching times, support school events/trips, and drive the school minibus when required (training can be arranged).

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is reliable and demonstrates an exemplary attendance record in their own employment history.
• Demonstrates initiative and excellent time-management skills to organise their workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, staff, and outside agencies.
• Is committed to actively promoting equal opportunities and delivering services accessible to the diverse needs of our service users.
• Holds a strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and pupil well-being.
• Is flexible, adaptable, and willing to contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of Highfields College.

We would love to show you around our school before you submit your application. We are very happy to host pre-visits and tours so you can see our energetic and positive environment first-hand.

To request a visit, please contact our Main Reception on 0161 4067922.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact susan.ryan@highfieldscollege.org.uk for an informal discussion about the role

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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