Attendance Improvement Coordinator

We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Improvement Coordinator topromote excellent attendance and punctuality and reduce absence levels. To alsoprovide specific support in relation to attendance and maintain SIMs systems. They will also be expected to provide administrative support for both staff and students.,

• Work with school and Trust staff and parent/carers to improve and maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Develop and maintain initiatives to motivate pupils to achieve outstanding school attendance.
• Work accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring attendance registers are completed accurately.
• Produce and interpret information relating to attendance patterns.
• Confident in liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality matters.
• Arranging and conducting meetings as appropriate.
• The ability to undertake home visits as required - Driving Licence Required
• Flexible in providing administrative support and cover within the school office as deemed necessary.
• Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes.
• GCSE level English/Maths grade 4/C or equivalent qualification.
  
  "Staff, with the support of the trust, receive an appropriate range of professional development opportunities" -Ofsted 2024Click hereto find out what Plymouth High Pupils love about the schoolThis is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.
What the school offers its staff Plymouth High believes as much in preparing its students for life as it does their school years, shown by our motto "For life, not school, we learn", drives all that we do. Plymouth High School for Girls is a City selective Grammar school with a good reputation for providing an engaging curriculum within a supportive and encouraging environment. Students are happy at our school and enjoy the benefits of well taught and engaging lessons along with extensive extra-curricular opportunities. We are a small school with a friendly feel where people work flexibly and collaboratively to give our students the best possible experience. The Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances Click HereTo view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
Next steps: If you are interested in working at our friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!