Attendance Improvement Manager

Summary:

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

About the School:

The school is committed to nurturing young people and inspiring future leaders, with a strong emphasis on excellence, aspiration, and a shared vision for educational success.

The Opportunity:

As an Attendance Improvement Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving sustainable improvements in pupil attendance across the trust. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and their families, while supporting schools to meet statutory requirements and improve educational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and model best practice in attendance improvement across designated schools.
• Provide targeted support to schools to reduce persistent and severe absence.
• Analyse attendance data to identify trends and develop effective interventions.
• Deliver training and guidance to school-based attendance teams.
• Work with safeguarding teams and external agencies to support families and remove barriers to attendance.
• Support schools with statutory processes including penalty notices and education supervision orders.
• Promote the link between attendance, attainment, and wellbeing across the trust.
• Adapt and implement trust-wide attendance policies to meet individual school needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A strong track record of 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 strong understanding of statutory frameworks.
• Flexibility to travel across trust schools and work remotely as required.
• Full commitment to the vision and values of the organisation.

Preferred

• Experience in working with safeguarding teams and external agencies.
• Experience in delivering training and professional development.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Healthcare cash plan and other employee benefits.