Attendance Improvement Coordinator (maternity cover)

Looking for your next role in support students to achieve their best

Maritime Academy have an opportunity for anAttendance Improvement Coordinatorto join their vibrant new academy to cover maternity this role youll play a vital part in promoting excellent student attendance and punctuality helping to reduce absence levels and ensuring our students have the best possible opportunity to succeed. Knowledge of attendance in schools monitoring recording and referral processes would be beneficial.

OurAttendance Improvement Coordinatorwill;

• Work with school and Trust staff the Attendance Advisory Service 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.
• Be confident in liaising with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality matters.

This position is perfect for someone passionate about making a real difference in students lives while working with a supportive and dynamic team. If youre ready to contribute to our students growth and be part of an inspiring school community wed love to hear from you!

The Maritime Academy is proud to be part of the TSAT family. We embrace a cognitive approach to education and our ethos values are aligned with that of the wider Trust family and our commitment to transform life chances is evident in everything that we do. This is an exciting time to join our organisation as we expand our network of schools building upon our established ethos and values.

Maritime Academy is a brand-new secondary school serving the community of Medway which opened in September 2022 and has moved to their brand new premises in September 2024.

The school is a welcoming and inclusive environment where excellence is a habit. It exudes a strong sense of community. Ofsted 2025

Click hereto learn more about our school and our vision

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Thats why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What we can offer you:

• Environment:A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• 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.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will bepart of our Staff Recognition Programme with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• : Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes conveniently located at New Horizons Childrens Academy Rochester Grammar School and Maritime Academy.
• 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.
• 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!

Next Steps

If you are interested in working in our school benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact Kerry Masters Office Manager during school hours. Kerry can be contacted via emailemailprotectedto arrange an informal conversation.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process pleaseemailemailprotected