Attendance Manager

? About Us Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens. The foundations of achieving our vision are:
Outstanding curriculum, with outstanding quality and breadth of education Exceptional teachers who support students' passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual Relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Harris Lowe Academy Willesden and in our local community Post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders Arts and sports specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.

From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.

? Summary We are looking for an experienced Attendance Manager to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden. This role would suit an individual with experience in school-based attendance management who is confident in monitoring attendance data, identifying patterns and trends, working with students and families to improve attendance, and supporting the academy in meeting its attendance targets.

The actual salary for this role will be £30,192.51 - £32,035.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). ? Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include:
Leading the development and delivery of the Academy’s attendance and punctuality strategy Acting as the Academy’s Senior Attendance Champion, driving a culture of high attendance and continuous improvement Managing and developing the Attendance Team to ensure effective and compliant practice Monitoring attendance data, identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions to improve outcomes Ensuring compliance with statutory attendance requirements and maintaining accurate records and reporting Overseeing daily attendance processes, including absence monitoring and first-day response procedures Working with pupils, families and staff to address barriers to attendance and punctuality Leading attendance meetings, action plans, home visits and other intervention strategies Building positive relationships with parents and carers to support improved attendance Coordinating formal and legal attendance processes in partnership with local authorities and external agencies Working closely with safeguarding, pastoral and welfare teams to support vulnerable students Maintaining oversight of the academy roll and pupil admissions records Producing attendance reports and analysis for senior leaders, governors and pastoral teams Contributing to attendance, pastoral and leadership meetings, providing updates on interventions and outcomes Promoting and celebrating good attendance through effective communication and recognition initiatives Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) Experience working in a school, academy or educational setting, ideally in an…