Inclusion and Attendance Coordinator

Sawston Village College; Barton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawston Village College is seeking an Inclusion and Attendance Co-ordinator to promote excellent attendance, punctuality, inclusion, and positive educational outcomes for all pupils. The role focuses on IAEPs and alternative provision, coordinating interventions and ensuring support is in place to maximise engagement and wellbeing.

Working with leaders, families and external partners, you will monitor welfare, maintain records and contribute to safeguarding and inclusion strategies, while

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor attendance and inclusion processes across the school.
• Analyse attendance and inclusion data to inform interventions.
• Provide operational and administrative support across attendance, behaviour and inclusion functions.

Job description

The Inclusion and Attendance Co-ordinator plays a key role in promoting excellent attendance, punctuality, inclusion and positive educational outcomes for all pupils. The postholder will coordinate and monitor attendance and inclusion processes across the school, with a particular focus on supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils through Individual Attendance and Engagement Plans (IAEPs) and alternative provision arrangements.

Working closely with school leaders, parents/carers, external agencies and alternative provision providers, the role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, analysing attendance and inclusion data, coordinating interventions, and ensuring appropriate support is in place to maximise pupil engagement and success. The postholder will build positive relationships with families, monitor pupil welfare and progress, and contribute to the school's safeguarding, attendance and inclusion strategies.

In addition, the role provides operational and administrative support across attendance, behaviour and inclusion functions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, effective communication with stakeholders, and the delivery of targeted interventions that improve pupil attendance, engagement and wellbeing.