Attendance Manager | High-Achieving School | Dudley

Marchant Recruitment; Dudley Wood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an organised Attendance Manager for a high‑performing school in Dudley to drive attendance monitoring and pupil welfare. You will lead attendance initiatives, analyse patterns, and work closely with families to remove barriers to regular attendance.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and administrative skills, with a focus on improving pupil engagement and outcomes. ASAP start for a full‑time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in school attendance, pastoral support, or education-based roles.
• Experience coordinating attendance procedures and supporting improvement strategies.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse attendance data and prepare reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee attendance procedures and monitor patterns of absence and persistence absenteeism.
• Lead attendance initiatives and implement strategies to improve attendance rates.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and ensure data is up to date.
• Liaise with parents/carers to address concerns and plan interventions.
• Collaborate with pastoral staff, safeguarding teams and external agencies as needed.
• Prepare attendance reports and present findings to senior leaders.
• Support school attendance policies and relevant statutory guidance.
• Manage referrals and escalate concerns per school procedures.

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive professional with experience in school attendance and pupil welfare? A high-achieving school in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Attendance Manager to lead attendance monitoring, improve pupil engagement and work closely with families to address barriers to regular school attendance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership, communication and administrative skills who is passionate about improving attendance and supporting positive outcomes for young people.

The Role

As Attendance Manager, you will oversee attendance procedures and work collaboratively with school leaders, pastoral staff, pupils and parents to promote consistent attendance and punctuality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring attendance data and identifying patterns of absence and persistent absenteeism.
• Leading attendance initiatives and implementing strategies to improve attendance rates.
• Managing attendance records and ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Liaising with parents and carers to address attendance concerns and agree appropriate interventions.
• Working with pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and external agencies where necessary.
• Preparing attendance reports and presenting relevant findings to senior leaders.
• Supporting the implementation of school attendance policies and relevant statutory guidance.
• Managing referrals and escalating concerns in line with school procedures.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in school attendance, pastoral support or a similar education-based role.
• Experience coordinating attendance procedures and supporting improvement strategies.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence analysing attendance data and preparing reports.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive information professionally and maintain confidentiality.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

About the School

The school is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to attend regularly, engage with their education and achieve their potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening attendance practices and ensuring pupils receive appropriate support to overcome barriers to learning.

What the School Offers

• The opportunity to take ownership of attendance processes and initiatives.
• A collaborative working environment alongside pastoral and senior leadership teams.
• The chance to make a measurable difference to pupil engagement and achievement.
• A rewarding position within a school focused on student welfare and progress.

This is a full‑time position available for an ASAP start.