Do you believe that excellent attendance can transform a young person's future? Are you a strategic leader who can turn data into meaningful action? Could you inspire pupils, families and staff to create a culture where every day in school counts?
Job Title: Attendance Improvement Manager
Location: Weavers Academy, Wellingborough
Salary: NJC 26-28 £38,510 - £40,444 (Actual £33,123 - £34,787)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours, 39 weeks
Application Closing Date: 11th October 2026
Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026
About You:
Weavers Academy are seeking an experienced, proactive, and compassionate Attendance Improvement Manager to lead our attendance strategy and drive continuous improvement across the academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential.
You will be a confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to build strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and external agencies. Using attendance data to inform targeted interventions, you will champion high standards, support your team, and play a key role in ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- GCSE English, Maths, and Science or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience in attendance management or pastoral leadership within an education setting
- Secure knowledge of the attendance legal system
- A demonstrable commitment to supporting and promoting safeguarding, student welfare, equality and diversity
About the Attendance Team:
Our Attendance Team is at the heart of our commitment to student success. Working closely with pastoral, safeguarding, and SEND colleagues, we take a proactive and supportive approach to improving attendance and removing barriers to learning.
As Attendance Improvement Manager, you will lead a dedicated team focused on creating a culture of belonging, promoting positive attendance habits, and supporting families to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children. Together, we are committed to ensuring every student is present, engaged, and ready to thrive.
About Weavers Academy:
Weavers Academy is a thriving 11–18 non-selective academy located in Wellingborough, and proud to be part of the growing Creative Education Trust. We offer a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential.
Our academy is large enough to provide a broad and innovative curriculum, yet small enough to ensure that every student feels safe, valued, and happy. At Weavers, we place the quality of teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do, because we know it is the single most important factor in shaping student success.
We foster an ethos where it is ‘cool’ to learn, and we actively listen to feedback from families and students to continually improve our provision. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at Tierney.Webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Attendance Improvement Manager employer: Wrenn School
Wrenn School is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, dedicated to the professional growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and collaboration, employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities within the supportive Creative Education Trust network. Set in beautiful grounds with specialist facilities, Wrenn School not only nurtures creativity in students but also empowers teachers to inspire and innovate, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
