Location: Rainhill Axcis are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Pupil Premium Manager to join a school on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students eligible for pupil premium, with a particular focus on those experiencing challenges related to poor attendance. This role will involve close collaboration with the pastoral team, working in a welfare capacity to ensure that all students receive the support they need to overcome barriers to attendance and achieve their full potential. Responsibilities: 1. Develop and implement strategies to improve attendance rates among pupils eligible for pupil premium. 2. Provide individualised support and interventions to students with poor attendance, addressing any underlying issues and barriers. 3. Collaborate closely with the pastoral team to identify students at risk of disengagement and implement targeted support plans. 4. Monitor and track attendance data, identifying trends and areas for improvement. 5. Liaise with parents/carers, external agencies, and relevant stakeholders to support students' welfare and well-being. 6. Lead on the administration and allocation of pupil premium funding, ensuring it is used effectively to support eligible students. 7. Contribute to the development of whole-school strategies to promote positive attendance and engagement. 8. Keep accurate records of interventions, progress, and outcomes, maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance at all times. Requirements: 1. Previous experience working with children and young people in an educational setting, preferably in a pastoral or welfare role. 2. Strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with poor attendance and/or eligibility for pupil premium. 3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, and colleagues. 4. Proven ability to develop and implement effective strategies to improve attendance and support student well-being. 5. Highly organised with excellent time-management skills, able to prioritise tasks and work autonomously. 6. Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and legislation related to attendance, safeguarding, and pupil premium. 7. Relevant qualifications and/or training in education, social work, or a related field (desirable but not essential). INLIV <br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Shannon Crowther on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Shannon Crowther&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3024</strong></strong>