Attendance Manager

Closing date for applications

8 June 2026, 9.00am

Interview dates

Week commencing 15th June.

About the role

Ashton Community Science College continues to be a Good School (Ofsted 2023). We are looking for a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to join our pastoral and support team as Attendance Manager. The post is paid on Grade 7 (point 19-25), for 37 hours per week, term time plus two days. Salary ranges from £32,061 - £36,363, pro rata £27,392 - £31,068, subject to the 26/27 NJC pay award.

ACSC is a popular and thriving school at the heart of the community, with an excellent reputation locally and across Lancashire. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and are committed to ensuring that every student feels supported, valued, and able to fully participate in school life. The Governors are seeking to appoint an Attendance Manager who shares this vision and will play a key role in removing barriers to attendance through a supportive and relational approach.

Key responsibilities

This pivotal role is centred on developing and embedding an inclusive, whole school attendance culture. You will lead on monitoring, analysing attendance and implementing strategies that prioritise early intervention, student engagement, and strong partnerships with families. Our approach focuses on understanding the underlying causes of absence and working collaboratively to support sustainable improvements. You must manage a varied workload, work independently and as part of a team, and work closely with pastoral staff, senior leaders and external partners to ensure that all pupils, particularly those at risk of persistent or severe absence, receive the support they need to succeed. Building strong, empathetic relationships with parents/carers while maintaining high expectations is essential.

What we offer

In return, we offer a positive and supportive working environment, a committed and experienced team, and a strong focus on professional development.

Safeguarding and disclosures

ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Application process

Applications should be submitted electronically to by 9am Monday 8th June.

We are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.