Attendance Manager

SCHOOL VACANCYThe Joseph Rowntree School is looking to recruit an efficient, organised and committed Attendance Manager to manage and oversee student attendance procedures. You will be responsible for accurately monitoring and promoting the importance of attendance. You will record and report on attendance data to highlight trends and work with students, families and Pastoral teams on strategies to improve attendance.Personal qualities should include energy, enthusiasm, high standards, a strong personality, a sense of humour and you must be an effective team player.Main Purpose of JobTo oversee attendance procedures, including managing the administration processes and procedures for attendanceTo line manage the Attendance & Education Welfare Officer.Answering and logging calls from parents/carers who report student absences on a daily basis.To work with students, families and staff to promote good attendance and apply strategies to reduce persistent absenteeism.Respond to any leave requests in line with government guidelines.Communicate student absence to relevant members of staffWe Offer a Range Of Benefits, IncludingFull access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Training and development opportunities (CPD)Access to Cycle to Work schemeAccess to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential adviceYou will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website www.josephrowntreeschool.co.uk. Please use the non-teaching application form for this post and also download the Applicant’s Guidance document – ‘How to Apply’.Completed application forms should be emailed recruitment@josephrowntree.york.sch.ukClosing date: Sunday 9 November 2025 at 12 midnightCity of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.