Attendance & Relationships Coordinator

THE OLDERSHAW SCHOOL; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Wallasey is seeking an Attendance & Relationships Coordinator to enhance attendance and support student wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on outcomes for all children, excellent administrative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and staff. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment are offered, along with unique perks like paid birthday leave and a bike to work scheme.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Paid birthday leave

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven skills in supporting student wellbeing and attendance strategies.
• Experience in managing attendance initiatives and working with diverse families.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategies to raise attendance and support student wellbeing.
• Lead and manage the attendance team.
• Implement effective systems for data reporting and early interventions.

Skills

Personal resilience

Team-oriented approach

Administration and school systems

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference to young people’s lives? We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Attendance & Relationships Coordinator to join our team. This position would suit someone with outstanding levels of personal resilience, good humour and a team-orientated approach to work, and the relevant skills and experience in administration and school systems. An unswerving focus on the best possible outcomes for all children, no matter the context, is an absolute prerequisite.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategies to raise attendance, reduce persistent absence, and support student wellbeing
• Lead and manage the wider attendance team
• Work closely with students, families, staff, and external agencies
• Implement effective systems, data reporting, and early intervention strategies
• Lead whole school attendance assemblies, rewards, and improvement initiatives
• Support students with medical needs and facilitate immunisation programmes

What we offer

• A supportive, collaborative, and friendly staff team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A school that values staff wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)
• Paid birthday leave
• Bike to work scheme

About Oldershaw School

Oldershaw School is a vibrant secondary school set in a diverse community. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Next steps

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best, we would love to hear from you!