Attendance and Punctuality Lead - Whitcliffe Mount School : Job Details

Attendance and Punctuality Lead

Band G, Scale Points 24 to 27 | Actual salary £29,892.77 to £32,263.18

37 hours per week, term time + 5 additional days

It is an exciting time for Whitcliffe Mount as we seek to appoint an Attendance and Punctuality Lead. This pivotal role within our pastoral team will develop and drive the whole-school priority to improve and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality for all students.

We are looking for a dedicated, aspirational member of staff who has the ability to motivate and inspire our students and staff to achieve their personal best. You will lead this whole-school strategy, ensuring that students have the opportunity to maximise their learning experience by maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality. This is a superb role for an ambitious person with drive and determination to take ownership of this essential area within the education of our students and for the right candidate who is committed to driving whole school punctuality and attendance.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a proven track record at a whole-school or middle leadership level and be able to evidence an impact on raising standards;
• Be naturally focused and driven, with energy, resilience and warmth to fit with the ethos of the trust;
• Be keen to be a hands-on member of our team, willing to work hard to be visible and supportive every single day to the benefit of students and staff alike.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to the job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits, making us the employer of choice, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Whitcliffe Mount School is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply; you will find it:

• Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete an application form via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 8th July 2025

Interview date: Thursday 15th July 2025

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equality Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people by adhering to "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.