Attendance Lead
Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days
(consideration will also be given to applications for 30 hours per week)
Band 6*: £27,905 – £30,469
Be Kind. Work Hard. Aim High
We are looking to appoint a professional and enthusiastic Attendance Lead to support children whose education is at risk due to attendance related issues. The postholder will take particular note of attendance issues with vulnerable groups - especially Looked After Children, SEN, FSM/PP, EAL - and take appropriate action as necessary. They will assess need, implement effective action and evaluate outcomes against agreed objectives. The successful applicant will join a pastoral team who are committed to supporting the teaching staff to ensure that pupils at the new Coquet Community School (currently James Calvert Spence College) have the best educational “experience” possible.
The successful candidate must be:
· committed to making a positive difference to the lives of pupils
· resilient, with a strong personal drive
· passionate about securing the most productive learning opportunities for those in school
· values driven, to ‘be kind, work hard, aim high’.
We will offer you:
· excellent opportunities for training and development
· a dedicated, highly skilled and committed staff, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all of our pupils
· a strong sense of community and a warm, welcoming workplace
· frequent opportunities to collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop and share best practice.
If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and possesses excellent communication skills, this vital role in our school could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Further details about the school and vacancy can be obtained from www.jcsc.co.uk or by emailing Linda Gordon, Business Support Officer at [email protected].
We are committed to equal opportunities as well as safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. You can view our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy online. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.
Interested in applying? Completed forms must be emailed to Linda Gordon, Business Support Officer at [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Friday 10 July 2026.
Interviews will take place on Monday 13 July 2026.
* anticipated pay scale pending job evaluation
Pay: £27,905.00-£30,469.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
