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To work as part of the Student Support Team to manage and promote excellent student attendance within the Academy.

Attendance Monitoring and Administration

Maintain accurate daily attendance records using the school’s Management Information System (MIS).
Monitor student attendance and punctuality on a daily basis and identify patterns of concern, with actions to improve.
Follow up unexplained absences promptly through phone calls, emails, and text messaging systems. The parents/carers of all absent students are contacted.
Produce attendance reports for senior leaders, pastoral teams, governors, and external agencies as required.
Support the implementation of whole-school attendance strategies and initiatives, through the support of our Deputy Headteacher for Inclusion.
Ensure attendance registers comply with statutory and Department for Education (DfE) requirements.
Process late arrivals and maintain records of student punctuality, with a focus on excellent attendance and timeliness.
Rigorously follow our staged attendance process to ensure timely action and impact.
Meet regularly with Heads of Year and Inclusion Team to review student attendance, support actions and next steps to promote excellent attendance.

Family and Student Support

Build positive relationships with students and families to promote excellent attendance.
Meet with parents/carers where attendance concerns arise and contribute to attendance improvement plans.
Liaise with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and external agencies regarding persistent absence and vulnerable students.
Conduct home visits where appropriate and in line with school procedures.
Support reintegration meetings for students returning from long-term absence.
Work with, including regular meetings, with the Attendance Engagement Officer to support key students of concern.

Compliance and Safeguarding

Ensure attendance procedures align with safeguarding and child protection policies.
Escalate attendance concerns promptly in accordance with school policy and statutory guidance.
Assist with referrals to the Local Authority regarding persistent absence or penalty notices where necessary.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with GDPR requirements.

General Responsibilities

Support the ethos, values, and aims of the school.
Participate in relevant training and professional development.
Attend meetings and school events as required.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post as reasonably requested by the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.

Pay: £23,071.62-£25,407.68 per year

Benefits:

Work Location: In person