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Engagement & Attendance Coordinator

Engagement & Attendance Coordinator

The Skinners' Kent Academy

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Salary:
£20,222 - £22,072 pa FTE
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2020 or earlier if available
Apply by:
4 November 2019

Job overview

Engagement & Attendance Coordinator

A unique new and exciting opportunity has been created which will improve and help shape the future of some of our most vulnerable students at the Academy. We are at an exciting stage in our development as we continue to grow in numbers and in popularity.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking, creative, energetic person who is able to both lead and support the Academy in engaging hard to reach families and by doing so, reduce the levels of persistent absence.  They will have the capacity to help us to further develop an accessible learning environment and build a culture of enthusiasm for learning.  Their professionalism and dedication will enable our students to achieve more than they believe possible.

The Position

Working with the Pastoral Team, the post of Engagement & Attendance Coordinator is permanent and 37 hours per week, Term time including Professional Learning Days plus five additional days.  The position requires leadership and support of key pastoral staff in their day to day activities to ensure excellent engagement and attendance of students. Experience of working in schools or a related professional service would be advantageous.  

You will have:

  • The personal qualities to motivate and inspire others
  • The energy, enthusiasm and a desire to ensure all young people succeed
  • The determination to nurture enjoyment in learning and academic success for our students whilst expanding their horizons.

We offer:

  • An exciting and vibrant place of work
  • Gym Facilities
  • Staff Benefits package
  • High Quality Continued Professional Development

Attached documents

About The Skinners' Kent Academy

The Skinners’ Kent Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school for children aged 11-18 with around 1,100 students currently on its role. Located in Tunbridge Wells, the Academy is a non-selective school in a local authority that operates a selective system.

The Academy is part of the Skinners' Academies Trust who are supported by The Skinners’ Company, one of the 12 great livery companies in the City of London.

Principal

Miss Hannah Knowles

Values and vision

The Academy is founded on principles of high standards and high aspirations. It aims to be a emotionally enriching place with a culture of active participation.

Teachers seek to create, develop and maintain an education that provides opportunities for success for all. The Skinners’ Kent Academy aims to celebrate the achievement of everyone, in all aspects of life.

Ofsted report

“The school motto of ‘pride in our success’ permeates through how pupils conduct themselves around the school. They strive to become well-rounded and respectful members of society. Pupils show kindness and consideration to each other because they want everyone to feel included. A strong pastoral provision in every key stage means that pupils feel well supported and have someone to go to if they need help. Should bullying happen, pupils know that staff will help them resolve issues quickly. Relationships between staff and pupils are nurturing and positive. This means that pupils feel safe and well looked after.

View The Skinners’ Kent Academy's latest Ofsted report

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