Overview
The Attendance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring every student has the best possible chance of success by maintaining high levels of school attendance. You will be the driving force behind the Academy’s attendance strategy, working proactively with students, families, and external agencies to identify and remove barriers to learning.
This role is term time only plus 1 week ( 40 working weeks)
The salary advised is a pro rata salary.
Applications will only be accepted through www.mytermterm or via a link on www.tla.woodard.co.uk
Due to safeguarding regulations and the safer recruitment process CVs are not accepted.
Responsibilities
- This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production and may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. These responsibilities are not exhaustive and the post-holder is expected to carry out any other related reasonable duties commensurate with their skills, abilities and grade.
Strategic Oversight and Monitoring
● Data Analysis: Monitor daily attendance and punctuality data to identify patterns, trends, and "at-risk" groups (e.g., Pupil Premium, SEND, EAL).
● Reporting: Produce weekly and half-termly reports for the Senior Leadership Team and the Academy Council regarding attendance targets.
● Policy Development: Lead and review the Academy’s Attendance Policy, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and reflects best practices.
Intervention and Support
● Casework: Manage a caseload of students as required including those with persistent absence or those at risk of falling into this category.
● Home visits: Conduct home visits to engage with families and assess the welfare of students who are not in school.
● Parental Engagement: Lead "Attendance Panels" and meetings with parents/carers to create action plans and "Parenting Contracts."
Administrative and Statutory Compliance
● Registers: Ensure the legal accuracy of school registers and oversee the coding of absences (e.g., medical, unauthorized, excluded).
● Legal Action: Prepare necessary documentation for the Local Authority regarding Fixed Penalty Notices or legal proceedings for non-attendance, representing the Academy as required.
● Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the Education Welfare Service (EWS) and social care regarding attendance matters as well as completion of Early Help Assessments (EHA) referrals.
Culture and Reward
● Promotion: Design and implement school-wide attendance initiatives including assemblies, and reward schemes to celebrate high and improved attendance.
Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents via newsletters, letters, and the Academy’s communication app to reinforce the importance of punctuality
Requirements
Experience working with children and young people in a secondary school or similar educational setting
Experience of attendance focused intervention, inclusion or pastoral support
Experience coordinating attendance strategies for pupils with persistent absence
Experience working directly with parents/carers to improve school attendance
Experience liaising with external agencies in relation to attendance
Strong administrative skills with high attention to detail
Ability to maintain data and other records accurately
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively
Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
Ability to build positive relationships with young people, parents and staff
Strong problem solving skills
Confident with a positive attitude, flexible and resilient
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
Positive ‘can do’ attitude with ability to develop new skills quickly
An understanding of the need for confidentiality and data protection
Ability to use initiative and work autonomously
Pay: £28,094.00-£30,292.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
