Strategic Leader of Attendance

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This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.

We have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Safeguarding SExciting Leadership Opportunities at Nore Academy Island

Strategic Leadership Group - Experienced Teacher with Whole School Leadership responsibility for Attendance

MPS/UPS + TLR2C (£ Sen Allowance £2,787

Are you a passionate and dynamic leader or future leader looking to make a real difference in a fast-growing, innovative new school? Join us at Nore Academy Island, where our state-of-the-art, first-class facilities opened in January 2025, and we are proud to be shaping the future of education for young people with SEMH and SEN needs.

We are seeking:

• A Strategic Leader for Attendance.

We are looking to grow and develop a whole new layer of leadership with our Strategic Leadership Group. You will feed directly into the senior leadership team and will be supported by a dedicated SLT with purposeful strategic priorities. The other roles we are seeking are strategic leaders for careers and destinations and core curriculum. These inspiring roles are perfect for experienced teachers eager to shape school-wide development.

• A Creative and Purposeful Leader or Aspiring Leader to drive whole-school responsibilities, supporting our vision for high standards and emotional well-being.

Why Join Nore Academy Island?

• Be part of a pioneering school in a superb, newly-built environment.
• Play a vital role in transforming the lives of young people who need dedicated, caring, and innovative educators.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive leadership team committed to your professional growth and success.
• Competitive leadership remuneration with added responsibility allowances.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Aspiring Senior Leaders looking for a role where they can demonstrate impact and grow their experience.
• Experienced, passionate educators with a strong track record of motivating and challenging learners through excellent teaching and learning. There will be a teaching commitment of around 15-20 lessons a week.
• Experienced Teachers or Leaders looking to hold whole school responsibility and be upskilled in managing responsibilities like attendance, careers or Core subjects.
• Child-centred, resourceful, and proactive thinkers committed to continuous improvement.
• Enthusiastic about developing their leadership skills and contributing to a dynamic learning community.

Checks

This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references.

We have the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Safeguarding Statement

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:

Strategic Leader of Attendance - SEN Teacher

Grade:

MPS/UPS + TLR2C + Sen Allowance

Responsible to:

Senior Leadership

Responsible for:

Support Staff

Job purpose:

Monitor, analyse, and report on pupil attendance and punctuality across the school, with a focus on supporting pupils in vulnerable groups.

To deliver high quality teaching and learning opportunities for the Learners at Nore Academy. Working alongside the wider teaching team and support staff assist in all aspects of the work within the school to promote a healthy and supportive working environment.

Special consideration:

Hold a clear Enhanced DBS check

Key duties and responsibilities:

This post is subject to the current Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales and is in accordance with range of duties set out in that document relevant to the post holder's title and salary grade.

Strategic Leader of Attendance

1. Create a robust whole school attendance strategy in line with the school development plan working closely with Safeguarding teams, Pastoral Leads, Attendance Leads and SENCOs

2. Line manager Attendance Leads

3. Monitor, analyse, and report on pupil attendance and punctuality across the school, with a focus on supporting pupils in vulnerable groups.

4. Develop and implement effective attendance strategies tailored to individual pupils including the monitoring of PSPs.

5. Work closely with senior leaders to set attendance targets and track progress against whole-school priorities.

6. Liaise regularly with families to provide support, guidance, and early intervention where attendance concerns arise.

7. Work with Kent Attendance Teams to support processes that work to improve attendance.

8. Coordinate multi-agency work with education welfare services, social care, health professionals, and external partners to address persistent absence.

9. Lead attendance meetings, panels, and case reviews, ensuring accurate documentation and collaborative action planning.

10. Maintain and oversee accurate attendance records using school MIS systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and DfE guidance.

11. Identify patterns of absence and implement targeted interventions, including home visits where appropriate.

12. Provide staff training and guidance on attendance procedures, safeguarding considerations, and consistent approaches to recording and follow-up.

13. Contribute to safeguarding by promptly escalating concerns related to absence, wellbeing, or changes in pupil behaviour.

14. Produce regular attendance reports for SLT, governors, and external agencies.

15. Promote a positive attendance culture across the school, developing initiatives to engage pupils and families.

16. Support transition planning for pupils with attendance issues, including reintegration plans following extended absences.

17. Ensure reasonable adjustments are considered in all attendance processes to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.

18. Uphold confidentiality and work in line with GDPR, safeguarding policies, and statutory attendance legislation.

Teacher

1. To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children's learning

2. To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum and other subjects ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects

3. To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations

4. To plan lessons that support the development of pupils' additional needs as described in the Section F of their EHCP.

5. To establish positive relationships, maintain good order and discipline among the pupils.

6. To be responsible for safeguarding ensuring the health and safety of pupils in your care.

7. To organise and manage groups or individual pupils providing appropriate adaptations to ensure inclusion of all pupils irrespective of their needs and abilities.

8. To plan opportunities to develop the social, moral, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils' learning

9. To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children's progress

10. To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom as appropriate.

11. To ensure all groups of pupils attain, achieve and make appropriate rates of progress as determined by agreed targets

12. To participate in staff meetings as required

13. To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children's education academic, social and emotional

14. To cover in the absence of a colleague

15. To partake in the quality assurance of the service and promote without prejudice the agreed policies of the Service

16. To ensure that service policies are reflected in daily practice

17. To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate

18. To support the Leadership Team Teacher in promoting the ethos of the service

19. To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures

20. To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity

21. To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Service Health and Safety policy and any service-specific procedures /rules that apply to this role

22. To role model professional standards, as detailed in The Service Charter and other teacher standards

23. To support, promote and positively publicise the service

24. To work collaboratively with all employees

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £44,313.00-£62,445.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person