Attendance Intervention Manager (Ratton School - South Downs Learning Trust)

Job Description

Hours of work: 27.5
Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only
(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Wednesday 25 November 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ratton School,
Park Avenue,
Eastbourne,
BN21 2XR

Phone: 01323 504011
Email: ahayden@ratton.co.uk
Website: www.ratton.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The Attendance Intervention Manager will lead and oversee attendance strategy, intervention, statutory attendance processes and legal compliance across Ratton School. The post-holder will provide leadership and direction for attendance systems and staff, whilst maintaining a hands-on role in attendance administration and intervention. Working closely with senior leaders, pastoral teams, external agencies and families, they will drive improvements in attendance by identifying and addressing barriers to regular school attendance.

The role will have a particular focus on pupils who are persistently or severely absent, disadvantaged, have SEND, are vulnerable or are at risk of becoming disengaged from education. The post-holder will lead the development and implementation of targeted and graduated interventions, ensuring that support is responsive to individual pupil and family circumstances and promotes improved attendance, engagement and inclusion.

The Attendance Intervention Manager will ensure that all statutory attendance responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with Department for Education guidance, East Sussex County Council procedures and relevant legislation. This will include overseeing attendance investigations, support plans and contracts, leading formal attendance meetings and panels, and coordinating cases for legal intervention where appropriate. They will also ensure that robust systems are in place to identify pupils at risk and children missing education.

The post-holder will play a key role in improving attendance, removing barriers to education and ensuring that all pupils, particularly those most vulnerable, are supported to access and engage with their education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Grade: SS7 points 18-19 (£27,829 - £28,486 gross) pro rata
Actual Salary: £19,537.33 gross per annum = £1,628.11 gross per month.
Hours: 27.5 hours per week. 7.00am - 2.00pm or 7.30am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday (inc a 30-minute unpaid daily break)
Contract: Permanent, term time only plus one week & holiday pay entitlement.

IMPORTANT DATES AND HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form (CVs will not be accepted).
• If you download the application form from our Vacancies page at Vacancies | Ratton, please email your completed form to: Mrs Hayden, Trust Executive Assistant at ahayden@ratton.co.uk

Closing Date: 12noon on Wednesday 25 November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 1 December 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

About us

Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.