Attendance Improvement Coordinator
We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to promote excellent attendance and punctuality and reduce absence levels. To also provide specific support in relation to attendance and maintain SIMs systems. They will also be expected to provide administrative support for both staff and students.
Hours: Between 30-35 per week, Monday - Friday Term time only
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description- 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.
- 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.
- First aid trained desirable although training will be provided.
"Staff, with the support of the trust, receive an appropriate range of professional development opportunities" -Ofsted 2024
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About Us
Plymouth High School for Girls is a respected City selective Grammar school known for its engaging curriculum and supportive environment. Our students thrive in a small, friendly school where collaboration and flexibility ensure the best possible experience.
Our Values & Vision
We prepare students for life beyond school, guided by our slogan, "For life, not school, we learn." We focus on respect, resilience, and responsibility, encouraging students to grow academically and personally. Our core values include integrity, fairness, and tolerance.
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If you're passionate about fostering academic and personal growth, join us at Plymouth High School for Girls and make a lasting impact on our students.
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 West, South, South East, and East of England.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
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Why Join the Thinking Schools Academy Trust?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:
- 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.
- CPD: Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers clear pathways for professional development including Chartered Teacher status, regular MAT meets to share best practice and range of external opportunities to enhance your development.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, eye care vouchers and preferential access to Benenden Health.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- 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 a wide 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.
Next Steps
If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We strongly encourage any teachers who may be interested in working at our school to direct any question they may have to the Head’s PA, Vicki Benwell, vicki.benwell@phsg@tsat.uk
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, please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk