Attendance Improvement Manager

Creative Education Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational trust is seeking an Attendance Improvement Manager at their academy in Milton Keynes. This role involves leading a team focused on enhancing student attendance and punctuality while working directly with families to address attendance issues. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and strong communication skills, aligning with the academy's vision for student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and promoting a positive culture.
• Strong communication skills to work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Promote excellent attendance and punctuality across the academy.
• Work directly with children and families to improve attendance.
• Lead a team of Attendance Improvement Leaders and a Co-ordinator.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Job description

Overview

Thank you for your interest in the role of Attendance Improvement Manager at The Milton Keynes Academy.

We are looking for a passionate, talented and rigorous practitioner who can lead a team of two Attendance Improvement Leaders, as well as an Attendance Improvement Co-ordinator, to develop a positive culture of attendance at the academy. They will be part of the Pastoral Team and will be directly accountable to the member of Senior Leadership Team who has strategic oversight of Attendance.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for promoting excellent attendance and punctuality and reducing levels of absence and lateness.
• Work directly with children and families to promote high levels of attendance and punctuality.
• Lead and manage a team comprising two Attendance Improvement Leaders and an Attendance Improvement Co-ordinator.

About the School

We are based in central Milton Keynes, an area that continues to grow and thrive at a rapid rate. The Milton Keynes Academy joined Creative Education Trust in September 2018. This has enabled the school to continue its rigorous pursuit of rapid improvement for the children it teaches.

Our People and Vision

Our staff are inspirational and caring. The students are at the heart of everything we do and if you share our vision of Opportunities for Everyone and are suitably qualified for the role, then we would love to hear from you!

Equality, Safeguarding and Recruitment

We are an equal opportunities employer. MKA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; we expect all staff to share this commitment. References from previous employers will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.

Application

If you think that The Milton Keynes Academy would be the right place for you to inspire our students, please visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form, or contact our HR.