ATTENDANCE MANAGER

Location

Parklands Academy, Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LL

Tel: 01257 264596
School website: www.parklandsacademy.co.uk

Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the skills and determination to ensure students can achieve their full potential?

We are seeking an Attendance Manager to join the vibrant Achievement Team at Parklands High School, part of the Aspirational Futures Multi-Academy Trust.

Parklands High School is an 11–16 mixed comprehensive school with attendance rates consistently exceeding national averages. We are a popular, over-subscribed, and high-achieving school committed to fostering success for every student. About the Role The Attendance Manager will play a critical role in promoting and sustaining excellent student attendance.

You will:

Lead and coordinate all aspects of attendance administration.

Monitor and improve attendance rates to ensure students achieve the highest possible educational outcomes.

Support and challenge students and families when attendance falls below expectations. • Work with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in all matters.

What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:

Be experienced and knowledgeable about the requirements of attendance management in schools.

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, families, and staff.

Demonstrate the ability to work proactively and with sensitivity to address attendance issues.

What We Offer

Access to the UK’s leading provider of corporate healthcare cash plans through UK Healthcare.

Out-of-hours access to our on-site gym facilities.

A supportive and inspiring environment where staff are valued and students thrive.

The closing date is 12 noon 5th February 2025
The interview date is week commencing 10th February 2025

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact:

If you wish to visit the school or learn more about the role, please contact Mrs. Sara Haslam, Assistant Headteacher, via email at shaslam@parklandsacademy.co.uk or by phone.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.