Attendance Improvement Leader

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about making a difference in student success? Join our dedicated team as an Attendance Improvement Leader, where your work will directly support safeguarding, wellbeing, and academic achievement. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy working with data, communication, and collaboration this could be the perfect role for you.

Job Title:
Attendance Improvement Leader

Location:
Abbeyfield School

Salary:
Grade G point 8 - 13 FTE (post will be paid pro‑rata)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full‑time

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 6 February 2026

Interview Date: week of 9 February 2026

As an experienced Attendance Improvement Leader, you are passionate about ensuring every child is in school, thriving and supported to succeed. You understand that attendance is not just about data, but about relationships, trust and early intervention. Calm, resilient and solution‑focused, you are confident working with pupils, families and staff to remove barriers to attendance and promote positive engagement.

About The Attendance Department/Team

At Abbeyfield, our Attendance Department plays a crucial role in supporting student wellbeing, safeguarding, and academic success. The team is responsible for monitoring daily attendance, identifying patterns of absence, and working closely with pastoral staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure students are supported in attending school regularly.