We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA).
This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (total 41 weeks worked per annum). The starting salary is £29,039 and the full-time equivalent is £32,115. This role is expected to commence once the pre-employment checks are complete.
We’re looking for:
A dedicated professional with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and families in education, social care, or community settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in helping children and parents overcome attendance challenges and understand safeguarding, child protection, and legal regulations around child employment. They should be driven, resilient, and able to stay focused and make sound decisions in complex situations. A commitment to delivering high-quality services that are accessible and inclusive for all is essential.
Main purpose of the job:
To provide a comprehensive and high-quality support service to the schools to improve overall school attendance. This role will involve tracking attendance data, addressing attendance-related issues, and implementing strategies to improve attendance rates.
The main contacts of the job include the Attendance team, SLT Attendance Lead, Headteachers, wider SLT, teaching staff, other support staff, students, parents, and external support services.
All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached .