Student Attendance Manager

Ark Charter Academy

Student Attendance Manager

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: Band 8 (£31,585 - £37,938)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: 01/09/2025

Closing date: 04/07/2025

Interview date: W/b 7^th July 2025

Make a Measurable Difference Every Day

At Ark Charter Academy, we believe that excellent attendance unlocks potential. We are looking for a strategic, resilient, and proactive Attendance Lead who shares our commitment to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a whole-school attendance strategy and lead targeted inventions that transform student lives.

About the role:

The Attendance Lead at Ark Charter Academy plays a pivotal strategic role in improving student attendance across the Academy. Responsible for developing and leading a whole-school attendance strategy, the post holder will monitor daily attendance data, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and work proactively with students, families, and external agencies to overcome barriers to regular attendance. As a key member of the safeguarding team, the Attendance Lead will also serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring that all work is underpinned by a strong commitment to student welfare. This role requires a high level of resilience and the ability to engage and motivate students and families to value and prioritise education.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Passionate about improving student attendance.
• Skilled in working with hard-to-reach families and building positive relationships.
• Resilient, solution-focused, and able to work under pressure.
• Highly organised and confident using data to identify patterns and inform strategy.
• An excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all students.
• A role model who promotes positive attitudes, behaviour, and attendance across the Academy.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
• Development opportunities for future leaders
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.