Attendance Officer in Manchester

Attendance Officer opportunity at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA). This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (total 41 weeks per annum). The starting salary is £29,969 with a full-time equivalent of £33,143. The role is expected to commence once pre-employment checks are complete. MEA seeks a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer to improve attendance and engagement across the school, working with students, families, school leaders, and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and ensure every child can access high-quality education.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people, and families in education, social care, or community settings, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.

• Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures, ensuring staff understand their impact on pupils and families.
• Manage a caseload of attendance cases, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare evidence to support legal action, including court proceedings where required.
• Track, analyse, and report on attendance data, identifying patterns and trends to inform interventions and strategic planning.
• Work closely with SLT, teaching staff, and external agencies to plan and deliver attendance initiatives, campaigns, truancy sweeps, and school blitzes.
• Coordinate and carry out home visits, including lone visits, cold calls, and joint visits with partner agencies such as Police, Health, and Social Care.
• Support the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders and post-prosecution casework.
• Deliver training to staff, governors, and key stakeholders on attendance regulations, legislation, and best practice.
• Conduct interviews in line with child protection and other relevant legislation.
• Liaise with staff to support appropriate learning provision for pupils facing barriers to on-site attendance.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety and engage in ongoing professional development.

• Experienced in supporting children, young people, and families.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and attendance-related legislation.
• Confident in managing complex cases and making sound, balanced decisions.
• Resilient, organised, and able to work calmly under pressure.
• Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all students.

• Be part of a supportive and committed team.
• Make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A school community focused on inclusion, high expectations, and student success.

Please follow the online application process to be considered; early applications are encouraged. Interviews are scheduled to take place in school in early February. All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays for teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cyclescheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust and MEA. For application support, contact 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk. Safeguarding commitments and equality statements are included in the attached documentation. This position requires the right to work in the UK; visas are not sponsored. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration. Enhanced Disclosure checks apply for all staff and volunteers; it is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.