Attendance Manager

Role overview

Felixstowe School is looking to appoint an Attendance Manager to join its student support team. This position plays an important part in helping pupils stay engaged with school, spotting attendance patterns early, and putting timely support in place. The role calls for strong attention to detail, confidence in analysing trends, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with families and outside agencies.

The post is based at Felixstowe School, Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9QR.

Key details

• Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata, with actual pay of £25,632 - £27,805.
• Working pattern: 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year.
• Contract type: Permanent.
• Start date required: September 2026.
• Reference number: 5242.

What the role involves

You will be responsible for tracking attendance closely, identifying emerging concerns, and making sure the right intervention happens at the right time. The post also involves direct contact with families and external organisations, requiring a calm and proactive approach to supporting pupil attendance and achievement.

This position is part of a wider student support function that works to remove barriers to learning and help students succeed.

Application guidance

For further details, applicants are expected to review the Job Description and the Unity Schools Partnership Candidate Pack. An informal conversation before applying can be arranged with Shane Hurren on 01394 288228 or by email at shurren@fxs.org.uk.

Applications must be made through the Unity Schools Partnership recruitment website. The closing date is 9:00 am on 16 July 2026. The employer may interview candidates as applications arrive and may make an appointment before the closing date, so early submission is encouraged.

Safeguarding and recruitment notes

CVs cannot be accepted due to safer recruitment requirements. Incomplete application forms may not be shortlisted. All successful applicants will need to complete pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. The organisation follows safeguarding, equality, diversity, and fair recruitment principles and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination.

Flexible working is supported where possible, including part-time or job-share arrangements. Applications are particularly welcomed from under-represented groups.

Important note

This role does not use an online application form on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The apply button only creates a job alert and does not submit an application.