At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead initiatives to boost school attendance and support families in overcoming educational barriers.
- Company: Join Maritime Academy Trust, a supportive and collaborative educational environment.
- Benefits: Flexible working, professional development, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Work across multiple schools with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives by improving their school attendance.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or attendance, strong relationship-building skills, and data analysis capabilities.
The predicted salary is between 17660 - 22178 £ per year.
Join Maritime Academy Trust as our Medway Attendance Lead! Champion Attendance. Strengthen Partnerships. Change Lives.
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (38 weeks)
Salary: Medway C1 (Points 6–19) £17,660.16 - £22,178.27 Actual Salary plus £2,000 recruitment bonus
Location: Based at one of our Medway schools (Barnsole Primary School, Bligh Primary School, Danecourt School or Featherby Partnership Schools), working across all Medway Hub schools.
About the Role
Are you passionate about improving school attendance and supporting children and families to overcome barriers to education? We're looking for an experienced Attendance Lead to work across our Medway Hub schools, providing both strategic leadership and hands‑on support to improve attendance, reduce persistent absence and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Working closely with school leaders, safeguarding teams, families and external agencies, you'll help develop consistent attendance practice across our schools while leading targeted interventions for pupils who need additional support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining data, relationship building and strategic thinking to make a lasting difference.
In this role, you will:
- Monitor attendance data and identify pupils requiring additional support.
- Lead interventions with pupils and families to improve attendance.
- Conduct home visits and attend multi‑agency meetings where appropriate.
- Advise schools on attendance strategy, policy and best practice.
- Support safeguarding, inclusion and legal attendance processes.
- Work across our Medway schools to promote a culture of excellent attendance.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in education, attendance or inclusion.
- Understands attendance legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Builds positive relationships with families, schools and external agencies.
- Is confident analysing data and producing clear reports.
- Can work independently across multiple sites.
- Holds (or is willing to undertake) DSL training.
- Has a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What We Offer
At Maritime Academy Trust you'll join a collaborative, supportive Trust where your work has a direct impact on children's lives. We offer:
- A flexible and supportive working environment.
- Tailored induction and professional development.
- Opportunities to collaborate across our family of schools.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and employee discounts.
Ready to Make a Difference? Maritime Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks in line with current safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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