Attendance Lead

Attendance Lead, Salary £33,945 – £37,336 per annum Working 37 hours per week term time only plus 10 days actual pro-rata salary is £29,622 – £32,581 per annum (pay award pending)

North East Futures UTC is located in central Newcastle in the newly redeveloped Stephenson Quarter.  The building replicates a business environment with state-of-the-art facilities.  All students at North East Futures UTC specialise in either Healthcare Science or Computer Science, at 14 they will also study a broad and balanced curriculum and at Post 16 the curriculum becomes more specialist A levels and Level 3 courses.  At capacity, we will be educating 600 students who will all have a passion for our specialisms.

You will lead the attendance team working to ensure attendance stays above national and regional benchmarks.  Leading delivery of our attendance improvement strategy you will produce regular attendance data and work with students, parents and carers and external agencies to improve attendance, reduce persistent absence and raise achievement.  The role will involve undertaking home visits, providing regular updates on student attendance and implementing strategies to improve attendance.

We are seeking a candidate with a proven track record undertaking pastoral work in a school environment, ideally in attendance, the ability to analyse and interpret data to inform practice and to then present data to school and trust leaders, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge robustly and professionally and the ability to effectively lead a team of staff.

We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.  Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.  You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated Principal, SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.

The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 8 July 2024.  Please return completed applications to dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy

North East Futures UTC and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.  Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Application packs and further information can be found on the academy trust website https://www.tynecoastacademytrust.co.uk/join-our-team-current-vacancies/  or by contacting Dayna Hancock, HR Administration Assistant by emailing dayna.hancock@tynecoast.academy