Attendance Manager

at  City of Wolverhampton Council

CONTRACT TYPE - FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, The City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking to recruit an Attendance Manager with a strong record of success and experience in education within a local authority setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled attendance manager with detailed knowledge of the legal framework and statutory requirements relating to school attendance and children missing education. We know that school attendance raises achievement and a sense of belonging for young people. This is key in providing the life skills and qualifications to have the best possible future life and we want you to join us in achieving this ambition.
The role is ambitious but realistic. The successful candidate will be working closely with many stakeholders; headteachers, parents, pupils, the senior leadership team, safeguarding officers and external agencies, and will need to be able to show sensitivity and objectivity whilst working with confidential issues. Successful candidates will also require strong communication and organisational skills.
The role will be responsible for managing a team of staff and will be accountable to the Attendance & Inclusion Service Manager.
The post-holder will be expected to work from a range of different locations in Wolverhampton and will also be able to enjoy the flexibility of working from home.
For more information, please contact Jameel Mullan (Attendance & Inclusion Service Manager). jameel.mullan@wolverhampton.gov.uk
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENT SCHEDULED FOR 16 & 17TH SEPTEMBER 2024

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.

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