Attendance Improvement Manager

Summary:

Attendance Improvement Manager opportunity with a focus on improving attendance outcomes.

About the School:

The school is dedicated to nurturing young people and inspiring future leaders, with a strong emphasis on educational excellence and community impact.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Improvement Manager, you will play a key role in driving improvements in pupil attendance across the trust. This is a pivotal role that supports schools to reduce persistent absence and ensure students are in school, on time, and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse attendance data to identify trends and barriers to attendance.
• Implement trust-wide attendance policies and strategies tailored to individual school contexts.
• Deliver high-quality interventions, including preventative and early-help support for pupils and families.
• Provide coaching and training to school-based attendance teams to enhance practice.
• Support schools with statutory processes such as penalty notices and education supervision orders.
• Build strong relationships with families and external partners to address barriers to attendance.
• Promote the link between attendance, attainment, and student wellbeing across the trust.
• Work closely with school leaders and safeguarding teams to ensure consistent, compliant attendance practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A strong track record in improving attendance and reducing persistent and severe absence.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence to lead and influence school leaders and teams.
• A child-centred, solution-focused approach with a solid understanding of statutory attendance frameworks.
• Flexibility to travel across trust schools and work remotely as required.
• Full commitment to the school’s vision and values.

Preferred

• Experience in working within a multi-academy trust or similar educational organisation.
• Experience with attendance interventions and data analysis.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and statutory processes related to attendance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement and healthcare cash plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.