Job Description
Summary:
Attendance Manager - Fixed Term role available at a school committed to student success and attendance improvement.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing a world-class education that prepares students for success in 21st century society. It fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where students and staff can thrive, with a strong emphasis on personal development, academic achievement, and community values.
The Opportunity:
As an Attendance Manager, you will play a vital role in improving student attendance across the school. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to make a real impact on student outcomes and support the school’s mission of ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the first day calling process for all students.
- Manage academy registers accurately and ensure timely communication systems for attendance.
- Analyze attendance trends and implement strategies to improve overall attendance rates.
- Support the Attendance Team in delivering targeted interventions for students at risk of absence.
- Liaise with external partners, such as the Education Welfare Officer (EWO), to address attendance concerns.
- Act as the academy liaison for students attending Alternative Provision and support their reintegration.
- Provide regular updates to staff on attendance targets and strategies for improvement.
- Administer leave of absence requests and challenge reasons for absence in line with academy policy.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in managing student attendance and absence data.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with attendance management systems and data analysis tools.
- Understanding of child protection, health and safety, and data protection policies.
- Experience in liaising with external agencies and parents/carers.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Preferred
- Experience in working with students with additional needs (SEND, PP, CIC).
- Knowledge of early help and family support strategies.
- Experience in implementing reward systems related to attendance.
- Familiarity with school improvement and inclusion strategies.
- Experience in training and supporting staff on attendance and registration procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary in line with Grade 6 (SCP 15-23).
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Access to a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities.