About this role
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Attendance Officer to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)
MEA is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer to play a key role in improving attendance and engagement across the school. This is a vital position, working closely with pupils, families, school leaders and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and ensure every child can access a high-quality education.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with children, young people and families within education, social care or community settings, together with a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.
This is a permanent post, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus three weeks (a total of 41 weeks per annum). The starting salary is £29,969 (full-time equivalent £33,143), Grade 6.The role is expected to commence once the pre-employment checks are complete.
Key responsibilities
As Attendance Officer, you will:
Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures, ensuring staff understand their impact on pupils and familiesManage a caseload of attendance cases, maintaining accurate documentation and preparing evidence to support legal action, including court proceedings where requiredTrack, analyse, and report on attendance data, identifying patterns and trends to inform interventions and strategic planningWork closely with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and external agencies to plan and deliver attendance initiatives, campaigns and targeted interventionsCoordinate and undertake home visits, including lone visits, unannounced visits and joint visits with partner agencies such as the Police, Health and Social CareSupport the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders and post-prosecution caseworkDeliver training to staff, governors, and key stakeholders on attendance regulations, legislation, and best practiceConduct meetings and interviews in line with safeguarding and child protection proceduresLiaise with staff to support appropriate learning provision for pupils facing barriers to on-site attendancePromote equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of service deliveryMaintain high standards of health and safety and engage in ongoing professional developmentWho we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
Experienced in supporting children, young people, and familiesKnowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and attendance-related legislationConfident in managing complex cases and making sound, balanced decisionsResilient, organised, and able to work calmly under pressureSkilled in building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agenciesCommitted to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all studentsWhy join MEA?
Be part of a supportive and committed teamMake a genuine difference to the lives of children and familiesAccess ongoing professional development and training opportunitiesJoin a school community focused on inclusion, high expectations and pupil successHow to apply
Please follow the online application process to be considered. Early applications are encourage, and in-person interviews are scheduled shortly after the job closing.
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 job description.