Attendance Manager

Job Title: Attendance Manager
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery
E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.
We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.
Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to be part of an educational community that creates an environment where children can flourish? You could join an academy that focusses on developing the whole child and has a people-first culture. We know the importance of developing our colleagues to be the best they can be to ensure our children achieve the best outcomes.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Attendance Manager to join our team here at the Oldham Academy North, to provide a specialist service to the Academy to ensure attendance strategies are effectively implemented
Key responsibilities:
Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), this post holder will be accountable for

• Lead and manage attendance strategies and supporting procedures throughout the Academy
• Lead first day absence management systems and processes • Use data to provide regular and ad hoc detailed reports and information for Academy attendance monitoring
• Establish reasons for non-attendance, make assessments and agree plans to facilitate a return to school using appropriate strategies within specified timescales
• Conduct formal meetings with parents/carers in response to individual attendance and punctuality issues and ensure follow up actions are implemented and monitored
• Carry out home visits (or other relevant locations) to identify reasons impacting adversely on pupil attendance and punctuality

Pay range: SCP 22 – 27 £28,719.96 – £32,573.16 (FTE: £32,654 – £37,035)
Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent
• Experience of leading attendance management in a school environment
• Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information
• Knowledge of attendance improvement strategies

What are we about?
Outstanding Teaching and Learning: We strongly believe that outstanding teaching and learning are the keys to unlocking exceptional outcomes for our children. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education that nurtures the minds of our students.
Advocacy and Inclusion: At our academy, every child matters, regardless of their background. Your role will involve providing each child with a fantastic, inspiring, and inclusive education that recognises and celebrates their individuality.
People-First Culture: We proudly celebrate the diversity of our academy and our community. Join us in co-constructing the essence of an extraordinary workplace and learning environment where both staff and students feel valued and included.
Collaborative Excellence: Our exceptional staff collaborate across our 38 academies to share ideas and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to share your skills, hear from experts and work with staff across the country to develop your practice.
About E-ACT:
Join a trust that is going places!
Having recently won MAT of the Year 2023 at both the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, this is a very exciting time to join us! Why do we feel we have been recognised as a strong MAT? It is down to our dedicated, talented staff that are committed in delivering nothing but excellence for all our children and young people.
We all pride ourselves in fostering a people-first culture, which extends to all our pupils, staff, and stakeholders. We are proud to lead a community of 38 academies, educating of over 26,000 pupils across our five core hubs. Our staff satisfaction is above national benchmarks and we run a range of projects and programmes to address key topics such as workload and wellbeing.
Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy is at the forefront of everything we do, we don\’t just prepare our pupils for the world; we equip them to thrive and succeed within it. Through our collaborative approach to education, we aim to open doors to a world of opportunities, where every child can pursue their dreams.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Collaborative Working: Thrive in an environment that values teamwork and collaboration, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and collective success.
Support System of 38 Academies: Be part of a network of 38 academies, providing a dedicated support system and opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential counselling services, providing emotional support and guidance when needed.
Cycle to Work: Enjoy a healthy commute with our cycle-to-work programme, making bicycles more affordable.
Generous Pension: Secure your future with a robust pension plan, ensuring financial well-being during retirement.
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.
Please click the link to apply: Vacancy Detail -SCH-E-A-3904 – SAMpeople Recruit
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.