Trust Attendance Lead in Basildon

Berlesduna Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Lead to join the Trust in September 2026. The position is for 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. Starting salary £31,799 (pay rise pending). Salary includes paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods. Berlesduna Academy Trust is based in Basildon and currently comprises of 11 primary schools, as well as two local authority SEND provisions. The Trust is looking to expand and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work. Our ethos is very much about devolved leadership and all of our schools run independently, supported by our small central team.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate and highly motivated Attendance Lead to drive attendance improvement across our family of primary schools. This is not a traditional attendance role; we are looking for someone who can combine strong analytical skills with excellent relationship building, coaching and leadership to drive sustainable improvement across multiple schools. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver our Trust-wide attendance strategy, working collaboratively with school leaders, pastoral teams and families to ensure every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Has substantial experience of attendance improvement within education
• Has an excellent understanding of attendance legislation and statutory guidance
• Can confidently analyse complex attendance data and translate this into practical improvement strategies
• Has experience of coaching, influencing and supporting school leaders and attendance/pastoral teams
• Builds positive relationships whilst providing appropriate challenge where required
• Understands barriers faced by vulnerable children and families, and can develop effective interventions
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage priorities across multiple schools
• Has excellent communication skills and is committed to improving outcomes for children

Benefits

• A commitment to continued professional development
• Opportunities to work with enthusiastic and supportive colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and their families
• A generous employer contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• An opportunity to shape practice across multiple schools

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application Process

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Perry at Office@Berlesduna.co.uk or 01268 464759. Please take care to complete the application in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply at your earliest opportunity.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

The vision of the Berlesduna Academy Trust is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. 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.