Job Description

We're Hiring: Attendance Mentor | Norwich | 26,400

Location:

Norwich (flexible hybrid working)
?

Full-time | Permanent | 37.5 hours/week

Apply by:

Thursday 26th of June 2025

Hiring Manager

: Jamie Caley| Recruiter: Rikki Spencer-Cox

Help us "

Elevate Education, Everywhere

."

At

Etio

, we're passionate about improving education systems and changing lives. As part of our mission to elevate education everywhere, we're thrilled to be delivering the

Attendance Mentorship Pilot Expansion (AMPE)

, a vital programme commissioned by the

Department for Education

to address the national pupil attendance challenge.

We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and driven

Attendance Mentor

to join our team in

Norwich

. While you'll have the flexibility to work remotely, most of your time will be spent directly supporting students in

secondary school settings

.

Your Impact - What You'll Be Doing:

Provide

tailored one-to-one mentoring

to severely or persistently absent pupil Work with

families, schools and local services

to identify barriers to attendance Support pupils in

schools and safe community spaces

, helping them re-engage with education Create

action plans

with practical steps to improve attendance and outcomes Manage a

caseload across three pupil cohort waves

each year Work collaboratively with

DfE teams, school leaders, and multi-agency partners

Contribute to the continuous

development of best practice

in attendance mentoring

Requirements for the Role:

? GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Math's at Grade C or above

?

Excellent communication

and

stakeholder management

skills - written, verbal, and listening

? Mentoring or coaching experience with young adults

? Confident using

iPads

to complete session write-ups and access

Thrive software

? Resilience
? Knowledge of

safeguarding practices

and working with vulnerable learners
? Experience of

multi-agency working

and relationship building with schools and partner organisations
? Ability to plan and manage your own workload effectively
? Understanding of

school systems

and the wider educational landscape
? Comfortable working

autonomously

and taking initiative
? Access to a

reliable internet connection

(6mb down / 1mb up or better)

Bonus if you have:

Thrive practitioner license- a mentoring qualification (or willingness to undertake training) Experience in developing and delivering individual support plans Using referral networks and specialist agencies to achieve results Knowledge of the area education landscape including local areas

What You'll Learn and Develop:

An evolving and ongoing CPD offer that responds to training needs including internal and external training covering topics such as school systems, SEND, safeguarding, restorative practice and more Thrive Licensed Practitioner training Grow your confidence in case management, school engagement, and impactful mentoring techniques Be part of a programme that's shaping the future of education policy and practice

Why Join Etio?

We know that our people are our greatest strength. That's why we offer a vibrant, flexible working culture and benefits that support you to do your best work, while taking care of your wellbeing.

? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more) ? Flexible working culture Health & Wellbeing benefits (Healthcare Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, EAP) Enhanced family-friendly policies Work from anywhere globally (up to 8 weeks!) Paid volunteer day Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme 3% employer pension contribution

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something meaningful.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please let us know in your cover letter so we can support you accordingly.

Etio is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,400.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: Norwich01