Attendance Improvement Coordinator in Portsmouth

Are you passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to attendance and make the most of every school day? We are recruiting for a proactive and highly organised Attendance Improvement Coordinator to help improve pupil attendance and punctuality to reduce levels of absence. Working closely with school leaders, colleagues, pupils, families and external agencies, you will use attendance information to identify concerns and coordinate timely support and intervention. At Penbridge, we believe every child deserves to feel seen, supported and part of a caring community. This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and ambitious school where pupil wellbeing, high aspirations and a lifelong love of learning are central to school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse attendance information, identifying patterns and pupils requiring additional support.
• Work collaboratively with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Arrange attendance meetings, undertake home visits and complete referrals when required.
• Ensure attendance registers, statutory returns and related records are completed accurately.
• Promote and celebrate good attendance across the school.
• Contribute to the school’s wider safeguarding, welfare and inclusion work.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have relevant experience within education, attendance, safeguarding, welfare, pastoral support or a related area.
• Be able to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Communicate sensitively and confidently, including during challenging conversations.
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills and be comfortable analysing information.
• Be resilient, professional and committed to improving outcomes for children.

About Us

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School. The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll. We are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.

We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. “Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022.

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, Private Healthcare scheme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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