Attendance Lead and Deputy DSL

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Heybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi-Academy Trust in Heybridge is seeking an individual committed to promoting attendance, safeguarding, and supporting children's well-being. The ideal candidate will nurture relationships, ensuring a positive environment for students. Enthusiasm, strong communication skills, and a passion for education are essential. Opportunities for professional development are available in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing CPD and training programmes

Coaching and mentoring

Comprehensive induction programme

Friendly and supportive work environment

Cycle to work scheme

TKAT Widerwallet discount program

Free eye tests

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults.
• Understanding of the educational, welfare, and social needs of the children being supported.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Calm and fair; consistent in approach.
• Committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities.
• Passionate and dedicated to helping children reach their academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent attendance, safeguarding, and child protection in the school.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, and staff to address attendance issues.
• Engage with effective communication and work as part of a committed team.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Child support understanding

Calm consistency

Passion for education

Job description

Overview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent attendance, safeguarding, child protection and online safety in the school and build a strong culture of safeguarding and a positive environment for all students.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents and staff to address attendance issues, provide support, and contribute to the overall well-being of the school community.
• Engage with effective communication and a passion for community education; work as part of a committed team to achieve shared goals.

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• Great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults.
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children being supported.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
• Calm and fair; consistent in approach.
• Committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities.
• Passionate and dedicated in helping children reach their academic potential.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Benefits and Development

• Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust.
• Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team.
• A comprehensive induction programme.
• Friendly and supportive environment with a commitment to work-life balance.
• Opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts.
• Free eye tests.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help.

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to drive educational standards through outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We value collaboration and provide opportunities for staff development across the TKAT family. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a significant number of applications.

Recruitment, Safeguarding and Flexibility

Safeguarding: TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced DBS check. We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit personal circumstances.