Attendance & Engagement Lead - Schools

Appleton Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic outdoor facilities

Opportunities for further development

Healthy work-life balance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free on-site parking

Excellent employer pension scheme

Job summary

Appleton Academy in Bradford is seeking an inspirational Attendance Leader to drive attendance across primary and secondary phases. You will lead the attendance provision, analyse data to identify trends, and implement targeted interventions to reduce absence and promote punctuality.

You will work with pastoral, safeguarding, SEND and inclusion teams, families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance, reporting to senior leaders and governors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading successful attendance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of attendance legislation, safeguarding, and pastoral care.
• Excellent data analysis, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead teams, manage change, and build relationships with families and external agencies.
• Commitment to inclusive education and improving life chances for all pupils.
• Lead and quality-assure attendance strategies and manage the Attendance Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the academy's attendance provision to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Analyse attendance data, identify trends, and develop targeted action plans.
• Collaborate with pastoral, safeguarding, SEND, inclusion teams, families and external agencies.
• Provide attendance reports to senior leaders and governors and ensure compliance.
• Manage and develop the Attendance Team, including Attendance Coaches.

Skills

Attendance leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding knowledge

Pastoral care

Team leadership

Change management

Communication

Organisational skills

Inclusion advocacy

Job description

Appleton Academy in Bradford is seeking an inspirational Attendance Leader to drive attendance across primary and secondary phases. You will lead the attendance provision, analyse data to identify trends, and implement targeted interventions to reduce absence and promote punctuality.

You will work with pastoral, safeguarding, SEND and inclusion teams, families and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance, reporting to senior leaders and governors.