Attendance Improvement Coordinator
Salary: Pay Scale 4 £23,817 - £28,273 (pro rata £20,920 – £25,229)
Hours: 37 hours per a week, term time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Closing Date: 22nd May 2022
Interview Date: 26th May 2022
We require an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join Meon Junior School to promote excellent attendance and punctuality to reduce absence levels. A key part of your role will be liaising with parents/carers so strong communication skills are essential.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Committed to supporting pupils
- Effective communicator both orally and in writing
- Effective ICT skills and excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Understanding of the educational system and current developments
- Ability to motivate and to support learning
- HLTA status is desirable but not essential
Our School
Our school is a friendly, welcoming place with children who are full of energy and life. Learning is at the heart of what we do and we believe that all children enjoy their time at school.
We aim to become a Centre of Excellence by providing an engaging, inspiring and relevant curriculum in which all children make excellent progress, where they can develop confidence and pride in their own abilities.
High standards in English, Mathematics, Science and Computing are vital in our school along with a strong emphasis on History, Geography, RE, Physical Education and the arts. Therefore, the teachers at Meon have implemented strong, well-planned cross-curricular themes.
Children will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned in one subject in a range of contexts which will reinforce their learning and increase their understanding, independence, confidence and love of learning.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.
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
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with and support happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Vast support network from senior leaders and teachers within the school and our Trust
- Outstanding CPD tailored to you, wherever you are in your career
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
What you need to do now:
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!
Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged
We also encourage any early applications and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
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.
