Assistant Principal - Attendance & Student Success

Astrea Academy Woodfields; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster invites applications for an outstanding Assistant Principal - Attendance. You will lead our attendance strategy, drive sustained improvements in attendance, punctuality and student engagement, and partner with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

The role requires a proven track record in attendance and pastoral leadership, strong data analysis, and the ability to communicate with impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in attendance, pastoral, safeguarding or inclusion leadership.
• Strong understanding of attendance legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Proven ability to use data to identify trends, inform decisions and drive improvement.
• Experience of working effectively with families and external agencies.
• A commitment to high expectations and positive scholar outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for attendance across the academy.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of attendance improvement plans.
• Monitor, analyse and present attendance data to drive effective intervention and accountability.
• Work with pastoral, safeguarding and inclusion teams to support vulnerable scholars and reduce persistent absence.
• Build positive relationships with families to promote excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Coordinate targeted interventions and support for scholars at risk of poor attendance.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and partners to secure the best outcomes for scholars.
• Promote a culture where excellent attendance is understood as a key factor in academic success and personal development.

Skills

Attendance leadership

Pastoral leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

External agencies collaboration

Job description

Astrea Academy Woodfields in Doncaster invites applications for an outstanding Assistant Principal - Attendance. You will lead our attendance strategy, drive sustained improvements in attendance, punctuality and student engagement, and partner with families and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

The role requires a proven track record in attendance and pastoral leadership, strong data analysis, and the ability to communicate with impact.