Attendance Improvement Lead

The Milton Keynes Academy; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Milton Keynes Academy is seeking an Attendance Improvement Leader to work with the Attendance Improvement Manager and school staff to drive initiatives that improve pupil attendance. The role focuses on building a positive attendance culture so every student can succeed.

Ideal candidates will monitor attendance with staff, engage with pupils and families, and promote attendance campaigns across the Academy, using strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships.

Qualifications

• Support the Attendance Improvement Manager in implementing strategies to improve pupil attendance.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to monitor attendance and identify barriers.
• Engage with pupils and families to encourage consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming environment that values attendance.
• Help develop and promote attendance initiatives and campaigns across the Academy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
• A proactive and empathetic approach to overcoming attendance challenges.
• Commitment to promoting a positive school culture.

Responsibilities

• The Attendance Team fosters a culture of high attendance and supports vulnerable learners.
• The Attendance Improvement Leader collaborates with staff to monitor attendance data and intervene where needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Job description

Job Title: Attendance Improvement Leader

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: Grade 6 (£30,024 - £35,412 - Per Annum)

(£26,133.75 - £30,823.61- actual, pro-rata, per annum)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday (8:00am - 4:00pm) and Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm) [Term-time plus 1 Week]

Application Closing Date: 17 November 2026

About You:

The Milton Keynes Academy are seeking an Attendance Improvement Leader. As an Attendance Improvement Leader, you will work closely with the Attendance Improvement Manager and the wider school staff to drive initiatives that increase pupil attendance. Your role will be key in fostering a positive attendance culture at our Academy, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Support the Attendance Improvement Manager in implementing strategies to improve pupil attendance.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to monitor attendance and identify barriers.
• Engage with pupils and families to encourage consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to creating a welcoming and supportive environment that values attendance.
• Help develop and promote attendance initiatives and campaigns across the Academy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, and staff.
• A proactive and empathetic approach to overcoming attendance challenges.
• Commitment to promoting a positive school culture.

About the Attendance Department/Team:

The Attendance Team plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining high levels of pupil attendance across the Academy. The team is currently led by the Attendance Improvement Manager and includes two dedicated Attendance Support Officers. Together, they work collaboratively to implement the school’s attendance strategy, support vulnerable learners, and foster a positive culture of attendance throughout the Academy.

As part of this dynamic team, the Attendance Improvement Leader will have the opportunity to contribute directly to attendance initiatives, engage with families, and help ensure every student is supported to attend school regularly and on time.

About The Milton Keynes Academy:

At The Milton Keynes Academy, you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive school community that places learning and student success at its heart. Our architecturally inspiring campus features outstanding facilities, including cutting-edge science labs, a spacious restaurant, and a modern gym, all designed to support both staff and students.

We pride ourselves on being a nurturing environment where students are happy to learn, and staff are supported to thrive. As part of the Creative Education Trust, we collaborate across a network of schools to share best practices and drive innovation. Staff benefit from a bespoke induction, ongoing professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.

Guided by our core values, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Equality, and Aspiration, we empower both students and staff to dream big, believe in themselves, and succeed. If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. 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 [e-mail], and we'll be delighted to assist you.

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.