Join Our Team as an Attendance Welfare Manager

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Attendance Welfare Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the effective application of government policy on attendance, while also addressing safeguarding concerns that impact pupil attendance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse student attendance and engagement, taking appropriate action where necessary.
• Liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) on safeguarding concerns.
• Work with students and their families to address attendance issues, providing accurate attendance and safeguarding information.
• Line manage the Attendance Officer and ensure the smooth operation of attendance processes.
• Conduct home visits and lead parent meetings to set and review attendance targets.
• Generate and analyse attendance reports, identifying trends and setting improvement plans.
• Develop and lead strategies to promote good attendance with rewards linked to an internal house system.

Person Specification:

• Essential: GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above, excellent communication and organisational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable: Experience in a similar role, knowledge of attendance regulations, and a full clean driving licence.

About Us:

Located on Sheffield’s Shiregreen Estate, Hartley Brook Primary Academy is a vibrant and popular school serving over 620 pupils aged 3 to 11. Our academy is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can participate, thrive, and reach their full potential.

At Hartley Brook, we celebrate our diverse culture and work closely with parents and carers to build strong partnerships. We are proud of our students' achievements and strive to create a community where children feel valued and proud of their accomplishments.

In return, we can offer you: 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working opportunities from your first day 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 
• Continued professional development and training opportunities 
• Free on-site parking 

Interested in applying? 

Please see the attached Applicant Brief for more information, and don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit to the school or to find out more.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early - please apply as soon as you can to avoid disappointment. 

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer.  This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary.  This can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS check.

The Astrea Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required.

Join us at Hartley Brook Primary Academy, where education meets excellence and every child’s success is our priority. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team and make a difference in our students' lives.