At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the school attendance strategy and support pupils to engage and succeed.
- Company: Dynamic secondary school in Preston focused on improving attendance.
- Benefits: Opportunity for autonomy, challenge, and potential permanent position.
- Other info: Immediate start available; long-term role with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape school culture.
- Qualifications: Motivated, resilient, and proactive individuals with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you the person who can turn attendance challenges into success stories? Do you thrive on building trust with families and motivating pupils to re-engage? Ready to lead a whole school attendance strategy with confidence and autonomy? If so, then this role may be for you.
A dynamic Preston secondary setting is seeking a motivated, resilient and proactive Attendance Manager to take ownership of whole school attendance. You will be the driving force behind early intervention, targeted support, and strategic oversight, ensuring every pupil is supported to attend, engage and succeed. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants autonomy, challenge, and the chance to shape a whole school culture.
The school is open to appointing into this role immediately on a long-term interim basis, but will also consider strong candidates available from September. For the right person, the role could become permanent.
Your new role:
- Leading whole school attendance strategy; analysing data, identifying trends, and driving improvement.
- Delivering targeted intervention for pupils with persistent or severe absence.
- Building strong relationships with families, including supportive but authoritative conversations and home visits.
- Coordinating reintegration plans following suspension or extended absence.
- Working with external agencies to secure joined up support.
Attendance Manager - Preston employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education
Join a vibrant Preston secondary school that values innovation and collaboration, where your role as Attendance Manager will empower you to make a real difference in students' lives. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, you'll have the autonomy to implement impactful strategies while working closely with families and external agencies. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment that prioritises student engagement and success.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Education Recruitment Team
