Attendance Improvement Coordinator
Paignton Academy, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3WA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
24 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £26,937 - £31,081 (£29,885 - £34,482 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Looking for your next role in support students to achieve their best?
Paignton Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, proactive and highly organised Attendance Improvement Coordinator to play a key role in improving pupil attendance, engagement and wellbeing across the Academy.
Working closely with senior leaders, staff, pupils and families, you will lead on attendance intervention strategies, support vulnerable pupils and line manage the Attendance Officers to ensure the effective delivery of attendance procedures and statutory responsibilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about removing barriers to education and making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate attendance improvement strategies across the Academy.
- Line manage and support the Attendance Officers, ensuring high standards and consistency of practice.
- Monitor, analyse and report on attendance trends, identifying pupils requiring intervention.
- Work collaboratively with pupils, parents/carers and external agencies to improve attendance and punctuality.
- Undertake welfare visits and support safeguarding and pastoral processes where appropriate.
- Contribute to the Academy's wider inclusion, welfare and safeguarding objectives.
- Ensure attendance procedures comply with statutory guidance and Trust policies.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working within education, attendance, safeguarding, welfare or a related field.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Have strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience of analysing data.
- Be resilient, professional and committed to improving outcomes for young people.
- Have the ability to manage and motivate a team.
About Us
At Paignton Academy, we focus on developing well-rounded students who excel academically and grow socially, emotionally, and morally. We inspire our students to be kind, resilient, and responsible, preparing them to face challenges and contribute positively to society.
Paignton Academy is on a significant improvement journey which was recognised in its most recent Ofsted report (December 2024):
The school has redesigned its curriculum to be broad and ambitious. The knowledge pupils will learn is organised in a logical order. The impact of these improvements is evident in key stage 3, where pupils demonstrate they know and remember more of what they have been taught.
Since the previous inspection, the quality of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved. Pupils’ needs are identified quickly, and appropriate support is put in place. Teachers have a growing understanding of how to adapt their teaching successfully for the benefit of these pupils. The school ensures that pupils with SEND are included in the wider life of the school.
Pupils’ behaviour has improved. Lessons are calm and purposeful. The ‘speak up, speak out’ campaign has led to more pupils feeling confident to report concerns.
What the school offers its staff
We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff
Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.
TSAT Benefits Portal:A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Paignton Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1568 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Paignton Academy website
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
At Paignton Academy, we focus on developing well-rounded students who excel academically and grow socially, emotionally, and morally. We inspire our students to be kind, resilient, and responsible, preparing them to face challenges and contribute positively to society.
Paignton Academy is on a significant improvement journey which was recognised in its most recent Ofsted report (December 2024):
The school has redesigned its curriculum to be broad and ambitious. The knowledge pupils will learn is organised in a logical order. The impact of these improvements is evident in key stage 3, where pupils demonstrate they know and remember more of what they have been taught.
Since the previous inspection, the quality of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved. Pupils’ needs are identified quickly, and appropriate support is put in place. Teachers have a growing understanding of how to adapt their teaching successfully for the benefit of these pupils. The school ensures that pupils with SEND are included in the wider life of the school.
Pupils’ behaviour has improved. Lessons are calm and purposeful. The ‘speak up, speak out’ campaign has led to more pupils feeling confident to report concerns.
Arranging a visit to Paignton Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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