Interim Senior Attendance Manager

Location: Merseyside

We are supporting a large secondary school to recruit an experienced Senior Attendance Manager on an interim basis.

This is a newly created role, designed to strengthen attendance leadership and deliver rapid improvements in pupil attendance outcomes. Working closely with senior leaders and the wider trust team, you will take ownership of attendance strategy, interventions, and operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the school's attendance strategy.
Manage and support a small team of Attendance Leads.
Analyse attendance data and identify trends, risks and priority cohorts.
Implement targeted interventions to reduce persistent and severe absence.
Work closely with families, pupils and external agencies to improve attendance outcomes.
Undertake and oversee home visits where appropriate.
Ensure robust attendance processes, reporting and case management systems are in place.
Provide attendance insight and updates to senior and executive leadership teams.
Promote a culture of high attendance expectations across the school community.

About You

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

Significant experience in attendance management within education.
A proven track record of driving attendance improvements.
Strong understanding of attendance legislation, guidance and best practice.
Experience managing or leading attendance, pastoral or inclusion teams.
Confidence working with challenging and complex attendance cases.
Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Disclaimer: Any remuneration stated in this advertisement is indicative and will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience, skills and qualifications. Final remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate and will be subject to the terms of the contract