ATTENDANCE MANAGER

About this role

The Elton High School

The successful
applicant will be employed to work 37 hours per week (term time only + 10
additional days worked during periods of school closure). You will join a
dedicated and supportive team to provide an effective, student-centred
attendance support service that promotes excellent attendance and punctuality
across the school. Through partnership working and robust attendance systems,
you will support the school in promoting a culture where excellent attendance
is valued and every student is able to benefit from the opportunities available
through school engagement.

The Elton High
School is a significantly oversubscribed school with a tradition of excellence.
We have a history of high achievement with results regularly placing us as
amongst the highest performing schools in Bury LA and amongst the top
proportion of schools in the country.

Our most
recent Ofsted inspection (February 2026) reiterated the strengths that had been
confirmed in the previous reports. The inspection team noted that “Leaders have
secured overall attendance that is in line with national figures.” Inspectors
also recognised the steps taken to further the work being undertaken. Pupils
describe feeling happy, safe and proud of their school.” Our students achieve
well, with the inspectors being particularly impressed with relationships
between students and staff, describing them as “warm, respectful and trusting.”