It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential’ criteria listed in the attached Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council.We are delighted you have shown interest in the position of Attendance & Family Engagement Officer, here at Cwmbran High School.This is an exciting and unique opportunity and will be a rewarding experience to join a welcoming school community that is building towards a successful future.We have high aspirations and expectations for all. Our aim is to provide consistently high-quality learning and teaching experience for every pupil within a culture where staff and pupil wellbeing is paramount.We are committed to ensuring all our pupils develop as successful individuals, from our most vulnerable to our more able and talented learners. We recognise that for pupils to achieve their potential, their learning needs to be personalised to meet their individual needs. We also recognise that learning is more than academic achievement. It should be focused on the development of the whole child, including their personal development. Ultimately, we strive to be a school where learning is valued and pupils achieve their potential in a happy and safe community where they show respect and tolerance for others reflected in our mission statement, “Strive, Achieve, Believe”.As an inclusive school every member of our school community is valued. We expect the best from everyone, whether pupils are more able academically or talented at sports or the arts or have additional needs, we commit to ensuring the best possible learning journey for each individual, building their capacity to become skilled, life-long learners who are socially aware, healthy and active citizensStaff professional development is fundamental to our improvement journey. We are committed to investing heavily in providing staff with a package of relevant and meaningful support, tailored to individual needs.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.