Job Title: Attendance Manager

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery  

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.  

We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.  

Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.  

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? 

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage whole‑academy attendance strategies and supporting procedures, ensuring systems are consistently and effectively implemented
• Oversee first‑day response processes, investigate absences, establish reasons for non‑attendance, and implement agreed plans to support students back into school
• Use attendance data to produce regular and ad‑hoc reports for SLT/DSL, identifying trends, concerns, and intervention impact
•  Conduct formal meetings with parents/carers regarding attendance and punctuality issues, ensuring actions are followed up and monitored.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, ensuring SIMS (or equivalent systems) are kept up‑to‑date and in line with statutory requirements.

Pay range: SCP 28 - 30 - £36,201.13 - £37,703.65 - FTE: £39,152.00 - £40,777.00 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4–9) or equivalent.
• Experience of leading or managing attendance processes in a school environment, including working with sensitive and confidential information
• Strong knowledge of attendance legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory requirements relating to non-attendance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and external agencies.
• A proactive, resilient approach with the ability to manage challenging conversations, work independently, and prioritise workload effectively

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. 

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community