Attendance Improvement Coordinator (Maternity Cover) - Maternity

Maritime Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-9999-198S
• Posted:13/01/2026
• Pay:£25,791 for 37 hours, 38 weeks
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:25/01/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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

Maritime Academy have an opportunity for an Attendance Improvement Coordinator to join their vibrant new academy to cover maternity leave. In this role, you'll play a vital part in promoting excellent student attendance and punctuality, helping to reduce absence levels, and ensuring our students have the best possible opportunity to succeed.  Knowledge of attendance in schools, monitoring, recording and referral processes would be beneficial.

Our Attendance Improvement Coordinator will;

• 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.
• 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 and dynamic team. If you're ready to contribute to our students' growth and be part of an inspiring school community, we'd love to hear from you!

• Environment:  A newly built school with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• 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.
• Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.
• 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. 
• 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!

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

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

Information about the school

At Maritime Academy we have great ambitions and we’re proud to call ourselves a member of Thinking Schools Academy Trust. We are at the beginning of our journey and always growing which means you will be joining us at the most exciting part of our story; The Beginning.

Maritime Academy will continually support and enable the self-improvement of every staff member during their time at our school. We want to provide the very best education for our children and this is attainable only through talented staff capable of rising to these high standards.

At the Maritime, our mission is to offer a unique opportunity to learn in a modern setting with traditional values. Our school will ensure that students are confident, respectful and responsible young people, who are able to face the challenges of modern society. We believe that through our traditional ethos and values, we will create an environment where students are respectful for where they learn, who they learn with and who they are as unique aspirational young people.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH
• Telephone: 0333 360 2150
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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