Attendance and Cover Manager

Attendance & Cover Manager - Temp to Perm

Location: Salford
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Hours: Full Time, Term Time Only (37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)
Salary: £26,963 - £27,863 (pro rata), equivalent to SCP16-SCP18 FTE £30,518 - £31,537

A forward-thinking secondary school in Salford is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Attendance & Cover Manager to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly improving school supported by a nationally recognised multi-academy trust known for its strong track record in accelerating school improvement. Recent provisional performance data highlights exceptional progress, with outcomes now above national averages and the school on track to be named one of the most improved in the area.

Role Overview

As the Attendance & Cover Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining excellent levels of attendance, supporting safeguarding processes, and ensuring effective daily cover arrangements across the school. You will:

• Lead and oversee the school's attendance team

• Line manage Cover Supervisors

• Implement attendance and punctuality policies

• Identify and support students with attendance concerns

• Work collaboratively with external agencies as part of safeguarding processes

• Maintain accurate case notes and prepare documentation for potential legal proceedings

What the School & Trust Offer

• Opportunities to progress across a wider trust of 30 schools

• Access to leadership development through the trust's "Deeps" structure

• Support from subject Directors and experienced senior leaders

• A comprehensive programme of professional development

• Staff wellbeing benefits including free flu vaccinations and on-site parking

• A commitment to flexible working where possible

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
• You must have legal right to work in the UK.
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.