Attendance Manager

Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1869, Notre Dame is a well-established coeducational Catholic Academy and a member of St Joseph’s Multi Academy Trust. We are a Catholic school, and the teachings of our Patron, St Julie Billiart, underpins all that we do. However, we welcome students and staff from many cultures, and take positive steps to support pupils and staff with disabilities. Notre Dame Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a Disclosing and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

The post holder will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of attendance, punctuality, and persistent absence across Notre Dame. Working closely with senior leaders, the attendance team, families, and external agencies, the role focuses on improving attendance rates, reducing persistent absence, and fostering a culture of punctuality. The post holder will ensure robust systems are in place for monitoring, reporting, and intervening in attendance matters, while maintaining accurate and consistent records. This includes supporting students in alternative provision, responding swiftly to concerns, providing effective communication and training for staff, and ensuring safeguarding remains a priority. The post requires building positive relationships with students and parents, addressing concerns professionally, and handling sensitive information with confidentiality.

For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached job pack.