Attendance Manager

Job Opportunity: Attendance Manager

Grade: NJC Grade 6 (Scale Points 11-19: £23,057.56 - £26,268.99)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time, Permanent

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the skills and determination to ensure students can achieve their full potential? We are seeking an Attendance Manager to join the vibrant Achievement Team at Parklands High School, part of the Aspirational Futures Multi-Academy Trust.

Parklands High School is an 11–16 mixed comprehensive school with attendance rates consistently exceeding national averages. We are a popular, over-subscribed, and high-achieving school committed to fostering success for every student.

About the Role

The Attendance Manager will play a critical role in promoting and sustaining excellent student attendance. You will:

• Lead and coordinate all aspects of attendance administration.
• Monitor and improve attendance rates to ensure students achieve the highest possible educational outcomes.
• Support and challenge students and families when attendance falls below expectations.
• Work with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
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What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be experienced and knowledgeable about the requirements of attendance management in schools.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to work proactively and with sensitivity to address attendance issues.
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What We Offer

• Access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans through UK Healthcare.
• Out-of-hours access to our on-site gym facilities.
• A supportive and inspiring environment where staff are valued and students thrive.
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Application Details

If you wish to visit the school or learn more about the role, please contact Mrs. Sara Haslam, Assistant Headteacher, via email at shaslam@parklandsacademy.co.uk or by phone.

To apply, please click the apply now button and submit your application along with a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 5th February 2025, at 12 noon.

Join our team and help make a lasting impact at Parklands High School. We look forward to welcoming you!

Please note, we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time and regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful. Parklands High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working at the School to share this commitment. Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed. Online checks will be made on the successful candidate and they will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualification and reference checks. Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk