Attendance Improvement Coordinator

Teaching Vacancies; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A newly established educational institution in Rochester seeks an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will work with staff, parents, and external services to enhance student attendance and punctuality. You'll develop initiatives to motivate students, maintain accurate attendance records, and engage parents on attendance matters. The position offers a new school environment, pension membership, and various wellness benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vaccinations

Eye care vouchers

Staff Recognition Programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reduced membership fees for fitness suite

Exclusive employee discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of attendance processes in schools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with school staff and parents to improve attendance.
• Develop initiatives to motivate pupils for outstanding attendance.
• Ensure attendance registers are completed accurately.
• Liaise with parents regarding attendance matters.

Job description

Overview

Maritime Academy has an opportunity for an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join their vibrant new academy to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will 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. Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Be confident in liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality matters.

Benefits

• Environment: A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expand your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust‑funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!

Commitment to safeguarding

Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than students’ safety and well‑being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.