Attendance Coordinator

Summary:

Attendance Coordinator role at a school seeking to improve student attendance and engagement.

About the School:

A school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where students are encouraged to achieve academic and personal success. It is committed to excellence and provides a wide range of opportunities for students and staff alike.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Coordinator, you will play a vital role in promoting consistent and positive attendance across the school. You will work closely with pupils, families, and external agencies to identify and address barriers to attendance, with a particular focus on supporting disadvantaged students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and families to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence.
• Work in partnership with Pastoral Year Leaders and the Pastoral and Inclusion teams to monitor and review individual attendance records.
• Track progress against school and year group attendance targets.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of effective attendance intervention strategies.
• Identify and address barriers to attendance through targeted support and collaboration with external agencies.
• Provide regular updates and reports on attendance trends and interventions.
• Support the implementation of initiatives aimed at increasing attendance and engagement among all students.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Experience in managing and monitoring attendance records and data.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take initiative in problem-solving.
• Commitment to improving attendance and supporting student welfare.

Preferred

• Experience in working with disadvantaged students or those with additional needs.
• Knowledge of attendance policies and procedures within the education sector.
• Experience in developing and implementing attendance improvement strategies.
• Familiarity with pastoral care and support systems within a school environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous leave entitlements and flexible working arrangements.