Attendance Kaiarahi - Fixed Term 2027 (Term Time Only) - 9am-3pm (27.5 hours per week)

Mangakōtukutuku College is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Located in the city of Hamilton, we are committed to providing our students with a holistic education that prepares them for success in an ever-evolving world.

We are seeking an empathetic, skilled, and dedicated Attendance Kaiarahi to join our team. In this role, you won't just be tracking attendance—you will be walking alongside rangatahi and their whānau, breaking down barriers to education, and walking together toward positive futures.

Monitor attendance and identify rangatahi who are absent from class, late, or not engaged in learning
Respond promptly to truancy concerns and support students to return to class and learning.
Build positive, respectful and mana-enhancing relationships with rangatahi to encourage attendance and engagement.
Support students who require assistance to remain engaged in class and learning.
Identify barriers to attendance and work with students to develop practical strategies to improve attendance and participation.
Communicate and work collaboratively with whānau to address attendance concerns and support regular school attendance.
Undertake home visits, where appropriate, to support student engagement and attendance.
Maintain appropriate records of attendance interventions, whānau contact and follow-up actions.
Work alongside the Student Engagement Coordinator, Heads of Year and Deputy Principal (Attendance) to identify patterns of non-attendance and coordinate support.
Participate in attendance meetings and contribute to attendance improvement plans and interventions.
Escalate significant or ongoing attendance concerns through appropriate school procedures.
Carry out other duties as negotiated with the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Outcomes

To build our culture of belonging and feeling safe for everyone in our kura.
To build a culture of exceptional teaching and learning for everyone in our kura.
To build warm and productive relationships with our rich, thriving community of Mangakōtukutuku College.
To build an environment that is conducive to supporting learning for everyone in our kura

To Apply

Please apply with a cover letter, CV and 2 references to [email protected] by Monday 16 November - 4pm