Key Role Information

Salary
£29,064.00 - £32,061.00 pro rata
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
12/02/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Grade 5, Points 13 to 19
Department
Support
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
35.00
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Attendance Assistant to join our dedicated team at Abraham Moss Community School, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.

The core purpose of the role will be to support the Attendance Lead in the following:

  • Ensure all registers are completed and no missing marks or unexplained absences remain.
  • Follow the school policy for ‘first day contact’.
  • Follow up with staff and parents any unexplained absences.
  • Maintain an accurate system for students signing in / out.

Key responsibilities:

  • Follow procedure for pupils arriving late
  • Produce and report on absence statistics and trends liaising with senior staff to ensure attendance and punctuality is managed effectively
  • Monitor the attendance of vulnerable groups and liaise with appropriate staff
  • Identify, support and monitor pupils who require support in improving their attendance and punctuality
  • Ensure parents/carers are aware of their legal responsibilities to make sure that their children receive an education up to the age of participation.
  • Ensure the schools systems and process adhere to the DfE statutory guidance and departmental advice and that any changes to this guidance is acted upon within the necessary timeframe
  • Take action through the magistrates' court if necessary
  • Help, when requested, families get benefits, such as school meals, transport and clothing 
  • Referrals to other agencies and professionals, such as social services and educational psychologists


For more information about the role please contact us on 0161 532 5400 or email noelinetaker@abrahammoss.co.uk.

Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.



Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan
We are excited to be part of the Simplyhealth Care Cash Plan. The Trust will fund membership for all employees to receive money back on healthcare services.
High Street Benefits and Discounts
Access to a variety of shopping discounts at national online and high street retailers.
Recognition Awards
Financial awards in recognition of long serving employees.
Pension and Death in Service Benefit
Automatic enrolment into either the Teachers Pensions Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching employees.
Continuous Service
Recognition of local government continuous service.
Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential
Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential

Personal Attributes

Willingness and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team and self-motivate when working independently essential
Reliable, honest and trustworthyessential
Integrityessential
Dedicatedessential
Self-disciplined and able to reflect and learn in order develop wisdom and understandingessential
Committedessential

Abraham Moss Community School

Noeline Taker

noelinetaker@abrahammoss.co.uk

Crescent Road
Crumpsall
Manchester
Manchester
M8 5UF

Safeguarding Information

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.


This post involves working with children, young people, vulnerable adults or is a position of trust. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring Service website (www.gov.uk/dbs). Any failure to disclose the appropriate information could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the organisation. Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.