The Inclusion and Attendance Coordinator post sits at Sawston Village College, part of Anglian Learning, and is term-time only, working 38 weeks a year. The job centres on raising attendance, punctuality and engagement, with particular attention to vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils through individual attendance plans and alternative provision arrangements. The role combines data analysis, liaison with families and external agencies, and administrative support across attendance, behaviour and inclusion. Candidates need prior experience in a school attendance, pastoral, behaviour or inclusion setting, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Coordinate and monitor attendance and inclusion processes across the school, focusing on vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
- Manage Individual Attendance and Engagement Plans (IAEPs) and alternative provision arrangements
- Work with school leaders, parents, carers, external agencies and alternative provision providers
- Maintain accurate attendance and inclusion records and analyse the data
- Coordinate interventions and ensure support is in place to maximise pupil engagement and success
- Build positive relationships with families and monitor pupil welfare and progress
- Contribute to the school's safeguarding, attendance and inclusion strategies
- Provide operational and administrative support across attendance, behaviour and inclusion functions
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Deliver targeted interventions to improve pupil attendance, engagement and wellbeing
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in a school attendance, pastoral, behaviour or inclusion role
- Experience of working with parents, carers and external agencies
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives (see Recruitment Information Pack)
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
