At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead attendance initiatives to help every student succeed in school.
- Company: Join the supportive community at Queen Katharine Academy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Enjoy clear pathways for career progression and a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and ability to communicate effectively.
The predicted salary is between 29095 - 32168 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks (term time plus 1 week)
Working Pattern: 8am - 4pm Mon to Thurs, 8am - 3.30pm on Fridays
Salary: Pathway 6, £29,095 - £32,168 per year (FTE £35,412 - £39,152)
Site: Queen Katharine Academy
Closing date: 9am on 1st July
Start date: Sept 2026
Your role
As Attendance Manager, you will lead the academy’s approach to attendance, ensuring every student has the best chance to succeed by being in school. Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams, you will analyse attendance data, identify patterns and act quickly to support students and families. You will manage and develop a small team, build strong partnerships with parents and external agencies, and confidently challenge barriers to attendance with a balanced approach of support and accountability. From producing clear reports to celebrating improvements, your work will drive a culture where attendance reflects our core values of respect, ambition and responsibility. You will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work at pace, alongside the confidence to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. Your resilience, emotional intelligence and ability to use data to inform decisions will ensure you make a lasting difference to students’ lives.
About us
At Queen Katharine Academy, our values of respect, ambition and responsibility are more than words, they shape every interaction and decision we make. You will be joining a supportive, values-driven community where staff are trusted, developed and genuinely valued, and where collaboration sits at the centre of our success.
Why work for us
- High‑quality, ongoing professional development at every stage of your career
- Trust-wide networks for collaboration, coaching, and subject development
- Clear pathways for career progression and leadership
- A supportive induction programme, rated highly by 95% of new employees
- A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth
Trust Commitment and Equality
Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.
Attendance Manager in Peterborough employer: Queen Katharine Academy
Queen Katharine Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and wellbeing of its staff, offering high-quality ongoing development and clear pathways for career progression. Located within a supportive, values-driven community, employees are encouraged to collaborate and innovate, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
