Attendance and Exclusion Lead

Overview

At Lift Schools, we believe every child deserves to be in school, ready to learn, every day. We're looking for an exceptional Attendance and Exclusion Lead to join our national safeguarding and Education team and support our trust-wide approach to attendance across our network of 59 schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils.

Lead attendance improvement across schools or educational settings.

Provide strategic oversight of suspensions and exclusions, ensuring schools meet statutory expectations and promote positive outcomes for pupils.

Use data, quality assurance, coaching and professional challenge to strengthen attendance practice, identify risks early and support school leaders to deliver sustainable improvement.

Build trusted relationships with school leaders, using evidence to drive improvement and supporting schools to make a lasting difference for children and their families.

• Significant experience leading attendance improvement across schools or educational settings.
• Strong knowledge of current attendance legislation, alongside an understanding of suspensions, exclusions and statutory guidance.
• Experience analysing complex data and translating insight into practical school improvement strategies.
• The credibility and confidence to coach, influence and constructively challenge senior leaders.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children.

• Comprehensive training:
  Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits:
  From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks:
  Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.