Attendance Improvement Co-ordinator - Secondary School Strood

?? Attendance Improvement Co-ordinator - Secondary School | Strood Are you an experienced
Attendance, Pastoral or Student Support professional
who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education? I'm currently working with a
Secondary Academy in Strood
who are looking for an
Attendance Improvement Co-ordinator
to provide temporary maternity cover within their team. This is a key role within the academy, working closely with
pupils, families, pastoral and safeguarding teams and external agencies
to improve attendance, punctuality and engagement. ??
Strood, Medway ??
Temporary - currently until the end of November, with potential to change/extend ?
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm ?
Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm ??
Secondary Academy ?? About the Role Your core focus will be to
improve pupil attendance and punctuality , identifying barriers to attendance and putting effective interventions in place to help pupils access their education and achieve their potential. Key responsibilities will include: Monitoring and analysing
attendance, punctuality and persistent absence data Identifying attendance concerns and trends early and implementing appropriate
interventions Working directly with
pupils and parents/carers
to understand and overcome barriers to attendance Conducting attendance meetings and maintaining accurate records and agreed actions Managing
first-day absence procedures
and following up unexplained absences Developing and supporting
individual attendance improvement plans Monitoring pupils at risk of becoming
persistently absent Working closely with
pastoral, safeguarding and SEND teams Liaising with the
Local Authority, Education Welfare Services and other external agencies Preparing attendance reports and maintaining accurate records Supporting families with attendance expectations, procedures and available support Escalating attendance concerns where there may be a
safeguarding or welfare risk Ensuring all information is handled confidentially and in line with
GDPR and school policies ? About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience within
school attendance, pastoral support, inclusion, family liaison, safeguarding or a similar role Experience working with
children, young people and families A good understanding of
persistent absence and barriers to school attendance Confidence holding professional and sometimes sensitive conversations with
parents/carers Strong
administration, organisation and data-handling skills The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families An understanding of
safeguarding and pupil welfare Confidence working collaboratively with school staff and external professionals Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain
accurate and confidential records A proactive, resilient and compassionate approach ?? What Can We Offer You? ??
Dedicated Consultant Support
- Ongoing support from your consultant, Emily, throughout your placement. ??
CPD & Development
- Access to training and ongoing professional development support. ??
A Personal Approach
- I'll take the time to understand your experience and preferences and match you with opportunities that suit you. ?? Interested in Finding Out More? If you have experience within
attendance, pastoral care, inclusion or family support
and think this opportunity could suit you, contact
Emily at Simply Education
for further information. ??
07867 350468 ??
TPBN1_UKTJ