Attendance Lead

job description

Strategic Leadership in an “Outstanding” Environment

Greenshaw High School is a highly over-subscribed, Ofsted “Outstanding” secondary school in Sutton, South West London. Renowned for offering an “exceptional standard of education,” we pride ourselves on being a flourishing, inclusive community where students consistently perform in the top 20% nationally. We are seeking a strategic and proactive Attendance Lead to join our integral Attendance Team. In this pivotal role, you will move beyond simple administration to take a strategic lead on our “preventative approach,” working directly with Senior Leadership to identify patterns, refine systems, and remove barriers to learning for our diverse student body.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Monitor absence patterns, review school-wide processes, and produce half-termly analytical reports for SLT and governors.

• Line Management: Lead and develop the Attendance Officers (Years 7-11 and Sixth Form) and the Attendance Support Worker to ensure efficient interventions.

• Support & Intervention: Collaborate with the Mental Health and Safeguarding teams to develop Action Plans and EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) strategies for vulnerable students.

• Family Liaison: Plan and implement intensive support for families struggling with attendance, including chairing complex problem-solving meetings.

• Policy & Compliance: Maintain and update the school attendance policy in line with the latest government statutory guidance.

Who We Are Looking For:

Essential Criteria:

• Education: A-level standard or equivalent, with GCSE Grade C/4+ in English and Maths.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to use data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and find solutions to complex issues.

• Communication: Tactful, diplomatic, and professional when dealing with emotive difficulties and challenging student/parental behaviors.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Excel, word processing, and maintaining accurate electronic records.

• Safeguarding: A deep commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding procedures.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience with school information systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom).

• Qualifications in psychology, counselling, mental health, or youth work.

• Prior experience working with students exhibiting SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) difficulties.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

As part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT), you are part of a collaborative “Always Learning” culture. We provide:

• Career Growth: Robust professional development and clear pathways for progression within the Trust.

• Financial Benefits: A generous pension scheme, Blue Light Card eligibility, and a variety of salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, Green car).

• Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts, and free eye tests.

• Community: A supportive, expert-led environment in one of the country’s most successful multi-academy trusts.

Application Deadline: Sunday 22nd February 2026.