Attendance Manager

Empowerign Learning are supporting a Secondary Academy in Keighley (Bardford) who are seeking to apapoint an Attendance Manager. This is a term time only job plus 5.

Duties

Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of systems and strategies relating to attendance to support the school
Responsible for improving the attendance of assigned pupils, working effectively with colleagues, families, and other relevant agencies/professionals
Establish effective collaborative relationships with pupils, families, colleagues, local authority, and agencies externally to secure the regular attendance of all pupils through a broad range of strategies, promoting the school's policies
Undertake home visits and initiate follow up actions for targeted pupils
Be a high-profile presence around the school with the purpose of combatting lateness and truancy
Improve participation of specific groups who are at risk of becoming persistent absentees
Counsel and support pupils to address barriers to attendance and affect an improvement in their attendance.
Liaise with families regarding unauthorised absence from school and identify factors influencing the absence. Ensure that families understand the potential consequences for their children and themselves and provide support for mitigating circumstances
Organise and manage attendance panels, ensuring all stakeholders are present and prepared
Promote and monitor the pupil registration process, identifying and addressing issues to ensure 100% compliance and accurate attendance records
Responsible for monitoring the attendance of pupils, evaluating and reporting on data or trends and action for targeted cohorts
Responsible for accurate and timely completion of statistical returns as required
Identify cases that should be referred for court proceedings or penalty notices, preparing reports and evidence, acting as a witness in the Magistrates Court if required.
Promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour, maintaining a purposeful and supportive learning environment
Recognise and provide opportunities to further promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance, and integration of all pupils
Line-manage and lead on recruitment, induction, and appraisal of designated support staff, providing effective communication, training, and mentoring to enable staff to carry out duties
Take a lead role in establishing constructive relationships with pupils, families and other professionals, exchanging information, facilitating support for pupil welfare and progress through home to school and community links.
Participate in and organise extracurricular /enrichment activities, such as outings, social activities, and sporting events to enhance learning and engagement
Assist with the supervision and welfare of pupils, contributing to effective behaviour management in school
Provide administrative and organisational support for the leadership team
Maintain accurate records using relevant systems in line with policy and records management procedures
Lead / attend meetings and undertake duties as required in line with Trust / school calendar, sharing expertise and supporting others
Contribute to the development of systems and procedures in the department, support the life of the school and work within the overall aims and objectives of the schoolIf you would like to apply please use the application or visit our website