17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade 8 SP 40-45, (£59,474 to £66,076 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Location: Unity Schools Partnership Trust Office (Working with our schools across East Anglia and north-east London)

Contract: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, permanent (hybrid with regular attendance at Trust offices and travel to schools as required)

Salary: Grade 8 SP 40-45, (£59,474 to £66,076 per annum).

Job Start: As soon as possible

Annual leave: 24 days holiday rising to 29 days holiday after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

Play a key strategic role in improving attendance and transforming outcomes for pupils

Unity Schools Partnership (40 primary, secondary and special schools across East Anglia and north‑east London) is seeking an exceptional Trust Attendance Lead to drive our Trust-wide attendance strategy and support schools to secure lasting improvements in pupil attendance, engagement and achievement.

Why this role matters

Attendance is one of the most significant factors influencing educational outcomes, safeguarding and life chances. This is a strategic leadership role at the centre of our school improvement work. Working alongside Trust and school leaders, you will shape and deliver our attendance strategy, use of data and evidence to identify priorities and trends, quality assure practice across schools and provide expert support and challenge to leaders. You will help build leadership capacity, strengthen systems and ensure that effective attendance practice is embedded consistently across our schools, resulting in positive outcomes for pupils and families.

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

  • Experience of working with school and Trust leaders, to deliver improvement across multiple settings;
  • The ability to strategically analyse complex information and turn data into meaningful action and impact;
  • Sound judgement, resilience and the ability to build effective relationships while maintaining professional challenge;
  • A strong understanding of attendance, safeguarding, inclusion, SEND and the wider factors affecting pupil engagement;
  • Professional judgement, discretion and a real commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding;
  • A commitment to inclusion, equality and our values of integrity, inclusion and kindness;
  • Skill in building and maintaining positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.


Closing Date: 9.00 am, Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th November 2026

For an informal discussion, contact Lisa Taylor, Trust Secretary via ltaylor@unitysp.co.uk or by calling 01440 333400

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from under-represented groups as well as colleagues from majority groups who share our values. Flexible working options, including part-time and job-share will be considered.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required.


What the school offers its staff

Why join us?

A pivotal role in a growing Trust, working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across a family of schools.

For full details of our benefits, please see the candidate pack.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.


Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD and PS Trust Attendance Lead.pdf - 116 KB (opens in new tab)

About Unity Schools Partnership

Type
Multi-academy trust
Website
Unity Schools Partnership website
Email address
ltaylor@unitysp.co.uk
Phone number
01440 333400
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