Attendance Improvement Manager

Nicholas Chamberlaine School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

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Job summary

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is seeking an Attendance Improvement Manager to lead the day-to-day attendance operation. You will develop robust systems, monitor attendance data, and implement targeted interventions to reduce absence and lateness while supporting pupils and families.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will manage the Attendance Team, work with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Attendance, pastoral colleagues, safeguarding and SEND, and provide accurate information to

Responsibilities

• Lead the Attendance Team and manage day-to-day attendance operations.
• Develop robust systems and interventions to reduce absence and lateness.
• Provide accurate attendance data and reporting to senior leaders.

Job description

The Attendance Improvement Manager will lead the operational delivery of attendance across Nicholas Chamberlaine School, ensuring that robust systems, processes and interventions are in place to improve attendance and punctuality and reduce persistent and severe absence.

This is a key management role within the school. The postholder will lead and manage the Attendance Team and work closely with the Deputy Headteacher responsible for Attendance, pastoral leaders, safeguarding, SEND, pupils, families and external agencies.

The successful candidate will be an experienced attendance professional with the knowledge, confidence and leadership skills to take ownership of the school's day-to-day attendance operation. They will ensure that agreed actions happen consistently and on time, staff understand and fulfil their responsibilities and senior leaders have accurate and timely information about attendance.