Attendance Improvement Coordinator

Plymouth High School for Girls, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6HT

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  18 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: TSAT Pay Group 4 pro rata to £23,640 - £27,277 for hours and weeks stated (£28,958 - £33,413 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to promote excellent attendance and punctuality and reduce absence levels. You will provide specific support in relation to attendance and maintain Arbor systems and also 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

What the school offers its staff

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.

Ofsted notes that our leadership maintains strong educational quality, with a clear focus on school priorities and effective partnerships to support our students and their families.

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.

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.

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. All posts are 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.

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About Plymouth High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 816 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Plymouth High School for Girls website
• Email address: vicki.benwell@phsg.tsat.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/plymouth-high-school-for-girls-plymouth

Plymouth High believes as much in preparing its students for life as it does their school years, shown by its slogan “For life, not school, we learn”.

“The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school “– Latest Ofsted Report

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.

Arranging a visit to Plymouth High School for Girls

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vicki.benwell@phsg.tsat.uk.

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