Attendance Manager at Willenhall E-ACT Academy

E-ACT; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Life cover

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Job summary

E-ACT Willenhall Academy is seeking an Attendance Manager to drive improvements in pupil attendance and engagement. You will build positive relationships with families, monitor attendance trends, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements to help pupils reach their full potential.

Reporting to the DSL, you will lead attendance strategies, manage absence processes, and provide detailed data reports for monitoring.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of attendance improvement strategies.
• Experience of leading attendance management in a school environment.
• Experience of using data to identify issues and produce reports and experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage attendance strategies and supporting procedures throughout the Academy.
• Lead first day absence management systems and processes.
• Use data to provide regular and ad hoc detailed reports and information for Academy attendance monitoring.
• Establish reasons for non-attendance, assess and plan to facilitate return to school within timescales.
• Conduct formal meetings with parents/carers and ensure follow-up actions are implemented and monitored.

Skills

Knowledge of attendance strategies

Attendance data reporting

School attendance leadership

Data handling of student information

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English (grade 4+)

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: Attendance Manager

E-ACT Willenhall Academy | Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today

At E-ACTWillenhall Academy, we are dedicated in developing the leaders of tomorrow. AtE-ACT Willenhall Academy, we believe in the power of education to transformlives and foster leadership qualities in every student. Our commitment is tocreate an inspiring and supportive environment that empowers young minds toreach their full potential, both academically and personally.

Elevateyour career with E-ACT Willenhall Academy and be part of a community committedto developing tomorrow's leaders today.

Be apart of something special: https://willenhallacademy.e-act.org.uk

Want tomake a difference to young people?

Are youready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community thatvalues diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for a highly organised Attendance Manager to drive improvements in pupil attendance and engagement. You will build positive relationships with families, monitor attendance trends, implement effective interventions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, helping create the best possible outcomes for every pupil.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), this post holder will be accountable for:

• Lead and manage attendance strategies and supporting procedures throughout the Academy
• Lead first day absence management systems and processes
• Use data to provide regular and ad hoc detailed reports and information for Academy attendance monitoring
• Establish reasons for non-attendance, make assessments and agree plans to facilitate a return to school using appropriate strategies within specified timescales
• Conduct formal meetings with parents/carers in response to individual attendance and punctuality issues and ensure follow up actions are implemented and monitored.

Pay range

SCP 20 - 25 £29,616.20 - £33,037.55 (FTE: £33,673.00 - £37,563.00)

37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Permanent

Qualifications and Skills

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent
• Knowledge of attendance improvement strategies
• Experience of leading attendance management in a school environment
• Experience of using data to identify issues and produce reports and experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe everychild deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaksdown barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership,collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-firstculture, and ensure every voice is heard.

Weare proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providingsector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was namedLarge Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievementsare further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MATExcellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES TrustLeadership Award 2024.

E-ACTis recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of ourBirmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISERegional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion andbehaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISEReception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of ourpeople-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. Wedon't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial packageincluding access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life coverat three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-roundemployees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promotinghealthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture valuesevery colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page andRecruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.