Attendance Improvement Coordinator

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join our vibrant brand new academy. In this role, you'll play a vital part in promoting excellent student attendance and punctuality, helping to reduce absence levels, and ensuring our students have the best possible opportunity to succeed.

This position is perfect for someone passionate about making a real difference in students' lives while working with a supportive and dynamic team. If you're ready to contribute to our students' growth and be part of an inspiring school community, we'd love to hear from you!

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description

• Work with school and Trust staff, the Attendance Advisory Service and parent/carers to improve and maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Develop and maintain initiatives to motivate pupils to achieve outstanding school attendance.
• Work accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring attendance registers are completed accurately.
• Produce and interpret information relating to attendance patterns.
• Confident in liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality matters.
• Arranging and conducting meetings as appropriate.
• The ability to undertake home visits as required - Driving Licence Required
• Flexible in providing administrative support and cover within the school office as deemed necessary.
• Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes.
• GCSE level English/Maths grade 4/C or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of Bromcom software is desirable.
• First aid trained desirable although training will be provided.

What we can offer you:

• Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance. 
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service. 
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice. 
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy in Frindsbury.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership. 

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply 

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters, Office Manager, during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via email Kerry.masters@southeast.tsat.uk to arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk