Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator

Maritime Academy, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4YG

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £23,185 - £26,908 (£26,866 - £31,179 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are expanding our Team!

Looking for your next role in supporting students to achieve their best?

Maritime Academy have an opportunity for a Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join their new expanding academy. This is a new position in which the successful candidate will support the Attendance Improvement Coordinator in helping to reduce absence levels, ensuring our students have the best possible opportunity to succeed. Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes would be beneficial.

Our Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator will;

• Work with School and Trust staff, the Attendance Advisory Service and parent/carers to improve and maintain attendance and punctuality.
• Support in the development and maintenance of 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 team.

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to contribute to our students' growth and be part of an inspiring school community.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We are committed to supporting your professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships, we provide clear pathways for progression and promotional opportunities across our regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, preferential access to Benenden Health, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.

Employee Recognition: Referral Scheme, Long Service Awards and the TSTARS Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback from supermarkets and high street retailers, dental insurance scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Maritime Academy is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in the academy. We recognise that there is no higher priority than student’s safety and well-being. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have in place a range of policies and procedures to support our safeguarding commitment. All concerns are passed through the members of staff who are trained as ‘Designated Safeguarding Leads/ Deputies in school in compliance with the ‘sharing of information’ guidance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Office - Deputy Attendance Improvement Coordinator (MAR).pdf - 1020 KB (opens in new tab)

About Maritime Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 736 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Maritime Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/maritime-academy

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.

Arranging a visit to Maritime Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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