About the Role
Permanent Role, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
As an Attendance Welfare Co‑Ordinator, you will play a key role in promoting a culture of excellent attendance across our academy. Working in partnership with leadership, safeguarding and inclusion teams, you will identify trends, advise on effective interventions, and ensure schools are responding to attendance concerns in a timely, consistent, and inclusive way.
This is a varied and high‑impact role that combines operational support with strategic oversight. Your responsibilities will include:
To maintain robust chronologies outlining all communication, support and intervention for individual pupils who do not attend well.
Administer a daily welfare check each morning with the families of all vulnerable pupils who are absent that morning and record the details of the conversations.
To conduct home visits where appropriate and always with another DRET colleague.
To chair meetings regarding pupil’s attendance, including SAP and GAP meetings.
To liaise with members of the pastoral and welfare teams, including HOY, Tutors, the SENCO and Student Services for a full understanding of each pupil’s circumstances.
To work with individual pupils and their family in setting targets for improved attendance and reviewing success on a regular basis, always intervening to sustain improvement.
To lead on referrals to external agencies.
To liaise with other agencies in finding appropriate solutions, such as the Virtual Head, representatives from the LCSP working with the family in consultation with the academy safeguarding leads, medical practitioners and CAMHS.
To conduct daily attendance checks for pupils attending alternative providers and hospital schools.
To conduct Quality Assurance visits to Alternative providers.
To source and deliver suitable intervention programmes and engage with LA led interventions such as the EBSA programme.
To liaise with the school leader responsible for PSHE and contribute to curriculum conversations about factors affecting poor attendance.
What We’re Looking For
- Educated to NVQ level 3 / 4 or equivalent.
- Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
- At least one year’s related experience of work within a school attendance related service. Working with children, young people, parents and families preferably within an educational context – desirable.
- Has a strong background in education, or attendance work, with a clear understanding of the legal and pastoral dimensions of attendance.
- Demonstrates professional curiosity, sound judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with empathy and authority.
- Is an effective communicator who is able to engage with families, staff and external agencies in a solution‑focused and inclusive manner.
- Is confident in working independently, managing a varied caseload and building positive relationships.
- Is skilled in interpreting data, producing high‑quality reports and using evidence to inform practice.
- Holds a full UK driving licence, with business insurance included, and has access to a vehicle.
If you’re ready to take on a role that means ensuring attendance is championed as part of every child’s right to a full, high‑quality education, we would love to hear from you.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre‑employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education” statutory guidance.
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