Attendance Improvement Leader

Teaching Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Milton Keynes is seeking an Attendance Improvement Leader to join its Attendance Team from November. The role focuses on promoting regular attendance, identifying barriers and supporting pupils and families to improve punctuality.

You will work with the Attendance Improvement Manager and two Attendance Support Officers to develop attendance strategies, engage with pupils, and build positive relationships with parents, contributing to a welcoming school culture.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• A proactive, empathetic and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence engaging with families about sensitive or challenging issues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• An understanding of the importance of attendance, punctuality and engagement in education.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and positive school culture.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Attendance Improvement Manager in implementing attendance strategies and initiatives.
• Monitoring attendance and working with teaching and support staff to identify concerns and barriers.
• Engaging directly with pupils to understand and address attendance challenges.
• Building positive relationships with parents and families to encourage regular attendance and punctuality.
• Supporting vulnerable learners and helping remove barriers that may prevent them from attending school.
• Contributing to attendance campaigns and initiatives across the Academy.
• Promoting a welcoming, inclusive environment where good attendance is valued.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Proactive approach

Empathy

Organization

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Job description

Secondary School | Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £140 per day
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: November

A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Milton Keynes is seeking an Attendance Improvement Leader to join its dedicated Attendance Team from November.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, empathetic and organised individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people. The successful candidate will work closely with the Attendance Improvement Manager and wider school team to promote positive attendance, identify barriers and support pupils and families to improve attendance and punctuality.

As Attendance Improvement Leader, you will play an important role in developing a positive culture around attendance across the Academy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Attendance Improvement Manager in implementing attendance strategies and initiatives.
• Monitoring attendance and working with teaching and support staff to identify concerns and barriers.
• Engaging directly with pupils to understand and address attendance challenges.
• Building positive relationships with parents and families to encourage regular attendance and punctuality.
• Supporting vulnerable learners and helping remove barriers that may prevent them from attending school.
• Contributing to attendance campaigns and initiatives across the Academy.
• Promoting a welcoming, inclusive environment where good attendance is valued.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for students.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• A proactive, empathetic and solution-focused approach.
• Confidence engaging with families about sensitive or challenging issues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• An understanding of the importance of attendance, punctuality and engagement in education.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and positive school culture.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

The Attendance Team plays a vital role in maintaining and improving pupil attendance across the Academy.

Led by the Attendance Improvement Manager and supported by two Attendance Support Officers, the team works collaboratively to implement the school's attendance strategy, support vulnerable learners and promote a positive culture of regular attendance.

The Attendance Improvement Leader will have the opportunity to make a direct impact by working with pupils and families, identifying barriers and helping students attend school regularly and on time.

The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Milton Keynes, committed to learning, student success and wellbeing.

As part of the Creative Education Trust, the school benefits from collaboration across a wider network of schools, sharing best practice and supporting professional development.

Staff are supported through a bespoke induction programme, ongoing professional development and opportunities for career progression.

Role: Attendance Improvement Leader
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full-time
Rate: Up to £140 per day
Start: November

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education and want to play a key role in improving attendance and student outcomes, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due dilige