Your new role

• Leading whole‑school attendance strategy; analysing data, identifying trends, and driving improvement.

• Delivering targeted intervention for pupils with persistent or severe absence.

• Building strong relationships with families, including supportive but authoritative conversations and home visits.

• Coordinating reintegration plans following suspension or extended absence.

• Working with external agencies to secure joined‑up support.

• Supervising attendance support staff and ensuring consistent practice.

• Producing clear, accurate reports for senior leaders and governors.
  
  This is a role where your influence will be felt daily, through improved attendance, stronger family engagement, and better outcomes for pupils who need support the most.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working with young people in a secondary or similar setting.

• Attendance focused intervention experience and confidence managing complex cases.

• Knowledge of statutory attendance guidance and local authority processes.

• Strong analytical skills to spot patterns and priorities.

• Excellent communication! Calm, clear and professional!

• Resilience and emotional intelligence when dealing with challenging situations.

• Enhanced DBS clearance.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this Attendance Manager role in Preston, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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