At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the whole-school attendance strategy and support pupils to engage and succeed.
- Company: Dynamic secondary school in Preston focused on improving attendance.
- Benefits: Autonomy in your role, opportunity for permanent position, and impactful work.
- Other info: Immediate start available with potential for long-term career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape school culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing attendance and strong relationship-building 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'll 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 in to 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.
Attendance Manager - Preston employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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, a supportive work culture, and the autonomy to implement impactful strategies, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead change and foster a positive school environment. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic setting that prioritises student engagement and community involvement, making it an excellent place for passionate educators to thrive.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
