Attendance Improvement Coordinator

TSAT; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Plymouth High School for Girls as an Attendance Improvement Coordinator, where you'll empower students to achieve excellent attendance and punctuality. Collaborate with staff and families to develop strategies that engage students. This full-time role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in students' academic experiences.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Scales

Performance Related Pay

Continuous Professional Development

Staff Wellbeing Focus

TSAT Staff Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounts via the Blue Light Card

TSAT Benefits Portal

Qualifications

• Experience in improving attendance in a school setting.
• Ability to work with parents and teachers effectively.
• Knowledge of attendance monitoring and referral processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with staff and parents to improve school attendance.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and systems.
• Conduct meetings and home visits as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

GCSE level English/Maths grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to promote excellent attendance and punctuality and reduce absence levels. You will provide specific support in relation to attendance and maintain Arbor systems and also provide administrative support for both staff and students.

Hours: Between 3035 per week Monday Friday Term time only

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.
• First aid trained desirable although training will be provided.

Staff with the support of the trust receive an appropriate range of professional development opportunities Ofsted 2024

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About You

About Us

Plymouth High School for Girls is a respected City selective Grammar school known for its engaging curriculum and supportive environment. Our students thrive in a small friendly school where collaboration and flexibility ensure the best possible experience.

Our Values & Vision

We prepare students for life beyond school guided by our slogan For life not school we learn. We focus on respect resilience and responsibility encouraging students to grow academically and personally. Our core values include integrity fairness and tolerance.

Ofsted notes that our leadership maintains strong educational quality with a clear focus on school priorities and effective partnerships to support our students and their families.

If youre passionate about fostering academic and personal growth join us at Plymouth High School for Girls and make a lasting impact on our students.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West South South East and East of England.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thats why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026 so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Were proud to offer more than just a jobwe provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

• 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.
• CPD: Our inhouse training provision Thinking Horizons offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme free flu vaccinations eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
• 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.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays cars days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a onestop 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 at our school benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

We strongly encourage any teachers who may be interested in working at our school to direct any question they may have to the Heads PA Vicki Benwell emailprotected

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 emailprotected

Required Experience:

IC

Key Skills
Business Intelligence,Children Activity,Business Analysis,Corporate Sales,ABB,Corporate Development
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1