At a Glance
- Tasks: Support schools in improving attendance and create safe environments for learners to thrive.
- Company: Charitable Trust focused on transforming education for young people.
- Benefits: Exclusive discounts, flexible working, generous leave, and pension schemes.
- Other info: Travel nationally and enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them reach their potential.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, experience with vulnerable young people, and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40777 - 44075 £ per year.
Salary: £40,777 - £44,075
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 25th August 2026
Interview Date: 1st September 2026
Expected Working Start Date: September 2026
About them
The organisation is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. They support their schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education across early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form phases to transform the life chances of their students.
Overall Purpose of the Role:
This post is located within the Trust’s national team. The post has been created to support those responsible for attendance in their academies to rapidly improve it, creating safe environments which ensure learners thrive, and those at risk of poor attendance are supported effectively to attend school, feel seen, heard and valued. The post combines a general responsibility for attendance at all schools with a focused prioritisation of two schools at any time where extra time is given to set up and drive strong attendance practice. Be prepared to travel nationally.
Essential Criteria:
- Maths and English GCSE at 4 or higher
- Educated to Level 3 with the equivalent of 3 A levels
- Evidence over time of a commitment to ongoing learning and training in specialist areas linked to this JD
- Working with young people, including the most vulnerable, those with ACEs and barriers preventing their ability to thrive
- Experience as an Attendance Manager/leader in a school or local authority setting
- Experience as an EWO in a school or local authority setting
- Proven impact in previous roles which has resulted in high levels of attendance over a sustained period of time
- A strong background in organisation and administration
- Knowledge of SEMH needs and mental health provisions and programmes
- Experience working with vulnerable families and learners across a range of ages, settings and situations
- A robust awareness of safeguarding, keeping children safe, noticing welfare concerns, and understanding how and when to take appropriate action
- Understanding of how poor attendance links to safeguarding
Benefits:
Key Benefits of working for them:
- Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
- Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
- Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
- Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, they’ve got your spot covered.
- Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
- Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!
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