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Make a Measurable Difference Every Day
At Ark Charter Academy, we believe that
transform student lives.
About the role:
The Attendance Lead at Ark Charter Academy plays a pivotal strategic role in improving student attendance across the Academy. Responsible for developing and leading a whole-school attendance strategy, the post holder will monitor daily attendance data, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work proactively with students, families, and external agencies to overcome barriers to regular attendance. As a key member of the safeguarding team, the Attendance Lead will also serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring that all work is underpinned by a strong commitment to student welfare. This role requires a high level of resilience and the ability to engage and motivate students and families to value and prioritise education.
About The Role
Ark Charter Academy
Student Attendance Manager
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: Band 8 (£31,585 - £37,938)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: 01/09/2025
Closing date: 04/07/2025
Interview date: W/b 7th July 2025
Make a Measurable Difference Every Day
At Ark Charter Academy, we believe that excellent attendance unlocks potential. We are looking for a strategic, resilient, and proactive Attendance Lead who shares our commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a whole-school attendance strategy and lead targeted inventions that transform student lives.
About the role:
The Attendance Lead at Ark Charter Academy plays a pivotal strategic role in improving student attendance across the Academy. Responsible for developing and leading a whole-school attendance strategy, the post holder will monitor daily attendance data, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work proactively with students, families, and external agencies to overcome barriers to regular attendance. As a key member of the safeguarding team, the Attendance Lead will also serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring that all work is underpinned by a strong commitment to student welfare. This role requires a high level of resilience and the ability to engage and motivate students and families to value and prioritise education.
Our ideal candidate will be:
* Passionate about improving student attendance.
* Skilled in working with hard-to-reach families and building positive relationships.
* Resilient, solution-focused, and able to work under pressure.
* Highly organised and confident using data to identify patterns and inform strategy.
* An excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
* Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all students.
* A role model who promotes positive attitudes, behaviour, and attendance across the Academy.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions, please contact Keah Stell, HR Advisor, on k.stell@charteracademy.org.uk.
Benefits:
* Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
* 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
* A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
* Development opportunities for future leaders
* Generous pension scheme.
* Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
* Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
* Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
* Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/
About Us
Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.
We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.
Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.
Visit charteracademy.org.uk/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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