Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator

Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Employee recognition

TSAT Benefits Portal

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Portsmouth Academy, part of The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, is seeking a Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator to help reduce absence levels and improve student punctuality. You will support the Attendance Improvement Coordinator and collaborate with staff and families.

Knowledge of attendance monitoring, recording, and referral processes is advantageous. This role offers the chance to contribute to a supportive school community and make a real difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with attendance in schools and referral processes.
• Ability to engage with parents/carers on attendance and punctuality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with school and trust staff to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Support development and maintenance of initiatives to motivate pupils to achieve outstanding attendance.
• Ensure attendance registers are completed accurately and on time.
• Liaise with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality matters.

Skills

Attendance monitoring

Liaising with parents

Record-keeping

Job description

About The Role

The Portsmouth Academy have an opportunity for a Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will support the Attendance Improvement Coordinator in helping to reduce absence levels, ensuring our students have the best possible opportunity to succeed. Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes would be beneficial.

• Work with School and Trust staff, and parent/carers to improve and maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Support in the development and maintenance of 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.

This position is perfect for someone passionate about making a real difference in students' lives while working with a supportive and dynamic team. If you are ready to contribute to our students' growth and be part of an inspiring school community, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

‘Pupils are happy at school and proud to be members of its community’ – Ofsted

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

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

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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 [e-mail]