Attendance Manager

Reigate School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Attendance Manager to play a crucial role in ensuring students are present, engaged and supported, working closely with families, staff, and external agencies to encourage, challenge and support improvements in attendance at an individual and whole school level. This is an exciting time to join a thriving and growing multi academy trust committed to ensuring our children have safe, secure, innovative and inspirational learning environments.

Interested applicants are warmly invited to contact the schools Pastoral Assistant Headteacher or the School Business Manager to discuss the role in more depth.

• A fantastic working environment committed to collaborative working and high performance - joining a team of skilled and hardworking professionals
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, financial advice, a cycle to work scheme and a free will writing service
• Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development both at Reigate School and through the wider Greensand Multi Academy Trust
• Oversubscription secondary school admission criteria for children of staff working at Reigate School (who have been employed for more than two years at the time of application)

This is a full time term time position working 36 hours per week over 39 weeks per year.

• Experience of working effectively with children
• The ability to challenge poor attendance while maintaining positive and supportive relationships
• High level of organisational skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
• Confidence in using ICT, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems
• The ability to work independently and use initiative while also being a strong team member
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when dealing with challenging situations
• Knowledge and understanding of local and national statutory and voluntary agencies
• Good written and oral communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, children and stakeholders