TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) • Chichester
About this role
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Join a Leading Trust in Education
Join a thriving school in West Sussex that is proud to be part of Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), one of the country’s most
respected multi-academy trusts. With 45 schools across the region, TKAT provides exceptional professional development, strong
leadership support, and a network of collaborative educators dedicated to excellence.
About The Academy Selsey
The Academy Selsey is a welcoming and ambitious 11–16 secondary school at the heart of its coastal community, serving families
across Selsey and the wider Chichester area. As part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT), the school combines a strong sense of
community with the benefits of a wider network of support and collaboration. With around 500 students, it offers a nurturing and
inclusive environment where individuals are known, valued, and supported to succeed. The school is committed to delivering a
high-quality education, supported by modern facilities and a broad, engaging curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4. Strong
partnerships with parents, local organisations, and businesses underpin its work, and students take pride in their achievements,
demonstrating resilience, ambition, and a real sense of belonging.
The
Role of the Attendance Manager
* Collate and check student registers daily for accuracy and completeness
* Record absence marks for students whose parents have reported illness
* Monitor the dedicated absence line and respond to messages from parents/carers
* Contact parents/carers of students with no recorded attendance mark
* Produce and distribute the daily fire register
* Maintain and update attendance records and student data systems
* Monitor attendance patterns and identify trends or concerns
* Set and review attendance targets for individuals and groups of students
* Maintain detailed records (e.g. pen portraits) for students causing concern
* Liaise with the Headteacher, Attendance Champions, and pastoral colleagues regarding persistent absence
* Communicate attendance concerns and updates to relevant colleagues
* Support the development and implementation of attendance reward systems
* Prepare Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) documentation and follow processes through to completion
* Manage the daily calls spreadsheet and allocate follow-up actions to appropriate colleagues
* Use data to inform interventions and support strategies
* Conduct home visits where appropriate to support students and families
* Attend weekly meetings (e.g. SB&I) to discuss student support and attendance strategies Provide administrative support for year
group pastoral matters
* Support wider pastoral systems, including supervising the Reset Room (approximately 1 hour per day) and providing occasional
cover where required
* Proactively suggest improvements to attendance systems and processes
* Undertake relevant training to support the role and ongoing professional development
* Complete safeguarding training and adhere to child protection procedures at all times
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including Health and Safety and Data Protection
We are looking for someone with
* A strong commitment to supporting vulnerable students
* A belief in the ability to positively impact students’ lives
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
* A compassionate yet professional approach
* Resilience, tenacity, and a proactive mindset
* Ability to analyse data and identify patterns
* Good ICT skills
* Experience working with children or young people (desirable)
* Knowledge of child development and learning (desirable)
* Understanding of attendance processes and the relevant legal framework (desirable)
As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, our colleagues enjoy
* Access to a wealth of resources, training, and best practices across the Trust
* Supportive, forward-thinking school leadership and an ethos of continuous improvement
*
Generous Pension Scheme
Secure your future with substantial employer contributions toward your long-term financial wellbeing.
*
Wellbeing Support
Access to a wellbeing app that supports exercise and mindfulness, plus an expert-led Eight-Week Mindfulness
Programme.
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Family Friendly Leave
Policies designed to help colleagues balance professional commitments with caring responsibilities.
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Tailored CPD
Continued professional development to support your in-role excellence and career progression ambitions.
To find out more, visit our website here [https://www.selsey-tkat.org/] or contact the school office on 01243 602558 or
office@tas-tkat.org [office@tas-tkat.org]
Our Commitment
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value
individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage
applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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