Job Description

Employer
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
SCP 22-26 32,654.00-36,124.00 (28,807-31,868)
Posted
22nd July 2025
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Expires
6th August 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Job ID
1499994
Job Reference
POSI0000025449
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Contract Type :Permanent Job ID: 1499994 At Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, we have a new exciting position available for an Attendance Manager to join our friendly attendance team.

Job overview

The Attendance Manger is a crucial role where you will need to liaise with a range of internal and external people and families. Attention to detail and excellent administration skills are a must, as is the highest level of professionalism to support the Attendance strategy for driving students' attendance.


Candidates should be exceptionally organised and have outstanding communication skills. You will need to demonstrate strong administrative, communication, and IT abilities. Working under pressure effectively, professionally, and with composure is crucial.


The post holder will:


Foster a culture of excellent attendance and punctuality Encourage students to reach their best academic potential Build solid relationships with parents and caregivers.

You will be working with a supportive and dedicated team of staff who believe all students deserve our full support to achieve their very best. We have a strong programme of staff development and opportunities to work with a wide variety of professionals in the academy, local community, and wider Trust.

Job requirements

Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills A high level of verbal and written communication standards Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines

Why join us?

You will have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration. The Attendance Manager will lead the attendance team and you will be focused on supporting young people and their families to positively engage with the Academy through the implementation of our Attendance Strategy. It is essential and invaluable work which underpins our commitment to providing exceptional education to our communities and improving the life chances and opportunities of the young people within them.

Our Offer

26 increasing to 32 days holiday, prorated, per annum Term time only working, enabling a work life balance - this role requires an additional one week to be worked in Academy closure periods. Fantastic training and development pathways with unlimited access to Apprenticeship Levy funding Local Government Pension Scheme membership (approx 20% employer contribution) Health Shield, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health, to support your health and wellbeing Free eye tests Generous Family Leave entitlement Cycle to Work scheme A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed in our fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best A wonderful team of friendly and supportive colleague

The post is term time only, meaning the postholder is required to work and will be paid 39 weeks (plus prorated holiday) per year.



This post is full time - 37 hours per week. 8am-4pm


Salary: SCP 22-26 32,654.00-36,124.00FTE (28,807.00-31,868.00 actual salary)


Current NJC scale point and experience will be taken into consideration when determining starting salary.

The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and should have the ability to speak fluent English for this role.

Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.