Attendance Manager
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden, London, NW10 3ST27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Term time only - actual salary £30,192.51 - £32,035.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34,998 - £37,134
Pay scale
- Grade 6 (Outer London)
Additional allowances
Annual Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Attendance Manager to join our dedicated academy team at Harris Lowe Academy Willesden. This role would suit an individual with experience in school-based attendance management who is confident in monitoring attendance data, identifying patterns and trends, working with students and families to improve attendance, and supporting the academy in meeting its attendance targets.
The actual salary for this role will be £30,192.51 - £32,035.22 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience working in a school, academy or educational setting, ideally in an attendance-focused role
- Strong knowledge of attendance policies, procedures, attendance codes and statutory requirements
- Experience managing attendance systems, records and reporting, including analysing and presenting attendance data
- Good working knowledge of Management Information Systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Experience building positive relationships with students, parents, carers and external agencies
- An understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged young people
- Experience leading attendance interventions and supporting improved attendance outcomes
- Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working collaboratively with welfare, safeguarding and pastoral teams
- Basic first aid knowledge or a willingness to undertake training
- A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach, with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally and effectively
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Flexible working opportunities
Harris Federation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, recognising that achieving a balance between professional and personal responsibilities is essential. We understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique, which is why we offer flexible working options that can be adapted to meet the needs of both the academy and our employees.
Our approach to flexibility includes a range of solutions, from tailored working hours to part-time arrangements, where appropriate, ensuring that we maintain our high standards of education while supporting the wellbeing of our staff. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staffor part of our senior leadership team, we work together to find solutions that align with both the operational needs of the academy and your professional development.
Harris Federation and our academies are dedicated to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment, where every member of staff can thrive and feel valued in their role.
Further information about the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development and delivery of the Academy's attendance and punctuality strategy
- Acting as the Academy's Senior Attendance Champion, driving a culture of high attendance and continuous improvement
- Managing and developing the Attendance Team to ensure effective and compliant practice
- Monitoring attendance data, identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions to improve outcomes
- Ensuring compliance with statutory attendance requirements and maintaining accurate records and reporting
- Overseeing daily attendance processes, including absence monitoring and first-day response procedures
- Working with pupils, families and staff to address barriers to attendance and punctuality
- Leading attendance meetings, action plans, home visits and other intervention strategies
- Building positive relationships with parents and carers to support improved attendance
- Coordinating formal and legal attendance processes in partnership with local authorities and external agencies
- Working closely with safeguarding, pastoral and welfare teams to support vulnerable students
- Maintaining oversight of the academy roll and pupil admissions records
- Producing attendance reports and analysis for senior leaders, governors and pastoral teams
- Contributing to attendance, pastoral and leadership meetings, providing updates on interventions and outcomes
- Promoting and celebrating good attendance through effective communication and recognition initiatives
Commitment to safeguarding
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Harris Lowe Academy Willesden
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1149 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- careers@harrisfederation.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8838 8700
Harris Lowe Academy Willesden provides an exceptional environment for academic and sporting excellence. We foster artistic creativity, wellbeing and leadership potential within a rich and diverse community.
Our core values of determination, integrity, curiosity and empathy inspire and nurture a passion for learning and success with a strong sense of inclusivity, individuality and responsibility. We use our voices purposefully as global citizens.
From its origins as the first city academy, the exceptional education we provide takes advantage of the opportunities offered by our privileged location and facilities in the most vibrant, multi-cultural city in the world. The enthusiasm, discipline and ambition of our students combined with the high expectations, outstanding teaching and creative dedication of our staff makes our vision a reality.
The foundations of achieving our vision are:
Capital Curriculum: outstanding quality and breadth of education
Capital Classroom: exceptional teachers who support students’ passion for learning with the tools for success for every individual
Capital Community: relationships, routines and recognition that lead to a sense of belonging, wellbeing, mutual respect and exemplary behaviour both within Capital and in our local community
Capital 6: post-16 excellence with a broad range of pathways, sporting academies and inspiring student leaders
Capital Arts & Sports: specialisms that embed essential skills and enable exceptional performance
Our moral purpose is to ensure our students and staff have access to the best possible futures and contribute positively to society through an outstanding careers/development programme, excellent leadership, and coaching.
Our Values
Determination
Empathy
Curiosity
Integrity
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