Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: 30 th March 2026 Salary: £33,143 - £ 36,363 per annum We currently have an exciting opportunity for Attendance Officer to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) This is a Grade 6, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 3 weeks (total 41 weeks worked per annum). The starting salary is £29,969 and the full-time equivalent is £33,143. This role is expected to commence once the pre-employment checks are complete. MEA is seeking a dedicated and resilient Attendance Officer to join our team and play a key role in improving attendance and engagement across the school. This is a vital role working closely with students, families, school leaders, and external agencies to remove barriers to attendance and ensure every child can access high-quality education. The successful candidate will bring experience of working with children, young people, and families in education, social care, or community settings, and will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation. Key responsibilities As Attendance Officer, you will: Implement and support school attendance policies and procedures, ensuring staff understand their impact on pupils and families Manage a caseload of attendance cases, maintaining accurate documentation and preparing evidence to support legal action, including court proceedings where required Track, analyse, and report on attendance data, identifying patterns and trends to inform interventions and strategic planning Work closely with SLT, teaching staff, and external agencies to plan and deliver attendance initiatives, campaigns, truancy sweeps, and school blitzes Coordinate and carry out home visits, including lone visits, cold calls, and joint visits with partner agencies such as Police, Health, and Social Care Support the monitoring and enforcement of attendance parenting orders and post-prosecution casework Deliver training to staff, governors, and key stakeholders on attendance regulations, legislation, and best practice Conduct interviews in line with child protection and other relevant legislation Liaise with staff to support appropriate learning provision for pupils facing barriers to on-site attendance Promote equality, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of service delivery Maintain high standards of health and safety and engage in ongoing professional development Why join MEA? Be part of a supportive and committed team Make a real difference to the lives of children and families Ongoing professional development and training opportunities A school community focused on inclusion, high expectations, and student success About the Candidate We’re looking for someone who is: Experienced in supporting children, young people, and families Knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and attendance-related legislation Confident in managing complex cases and making sound, balanced decisions Resilient, organised, and able to work calmly under pressure Skilled in building positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies Committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for all students About Us To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1111&isPreview=Yes If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation