Attendance Manager

Teaching Personnel; Daventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Attendance Manager for a full-time role in Daventry starting January 2026. This key pastoral position involves monitoring school attendance, identifying concerns, and working closely with students and families to improve engagement and outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, previous experience in a relevant role, and an enhanced DBS. Competitive salary and ongoing training are offered in this impactful role.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on experience

Ongoing CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school-based role focused on attendance.
• Understanding of safeguarding and attendance procedures.
• Ability to engage with students and families effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage whole-school attendance and punctuality.
• Analyse attendance data and identify patterns of concern.
• Work closely with students, parents/carers, and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Education

Previous experience in attendance or pastoral role

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Attendance Manager - Secondary School

Location: Daventry

Contract: Full Time

Start Date: January 2026

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a school in Daventry to recruit an experienced and dedicated Attendance Manager for a full‑time role starting January 2026.

This is a key pastoral role, ideal for someone passionate about improving attendance, engagement, and outcomes for young people.

The Role

• Monitor and manage whole‑school attendance and punctuality
• Analyse attendance data and identify patterns of concern
• Work closely with students, parents/carers, and staff to improve attendance
• Lead attendance interventions and support plans
• Liaise with external agencies where required
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and attendance regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience in an attendance, pastoral, or school‑based role
• Strong understanding of attendance procedures and safeguarding
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and families
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Full‑time, long‑term opportunity
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

If you are an organised and committed professional looking for a January start in Daventry, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to make a positive impact on student attendance and wellbeing.

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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 diligence on shortlisted candidates.