Attendance Manager in Aldridge

Attendance Manager

Location: Aldridge

At Aldridge School we aim to ensure that every young person achieves their potential by providing an education that challenges them intellectually and offers them a wide range of opportunities to develop and stretch their unique talents and interests.

We are looking for an Attendance Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant Headteacher you will undertake:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Co‑coordinate the first day calling process.
• Be responsible for the accurate management of the school registers.
• Ensure communication systems for attendance are timely and accurate.
• Review trends and patterns in absence and take relevant action.
• Support the Attendance Team in improving whole‑school attendance.
• Work with external partners such as the EWO as directed.
• Act as the school liaison for students attending Alternative Provision.
• Ensure that school registration systems are developed and correctly administered and report on the quality of the registers.
• Produce and interpret statistical data relating to attendance patterns of groups within the school.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.
• Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
• Assist in the supervision, training and development of staff.
• Any other duties commensurate with the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post.

Pay Range

Grade 6 SCP 15‑23 TTO + 1 Pro‑rata

Qualifications and Skills

• English and Maths GCSE (C or above / Grade 4 or above)
• Evidence of working successfully with young people who have barriers to learning
• Evidence of supporting young people in a learning environment
• Attended courses that can aid the development of young people (e.g., counselling, mentoring)
• Demonstrate ability to overcome a difficulty
• Pastoral/Administrative experience in a school setting
• Management of a school system or process
• Is an effective team player

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

The Mercian Trust 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. The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please read our policies attached to this advert.