Pupil Absence Team Leader

The Pupil Absence Team is central to Trafford's work in supporting schools, families and partners to reduce absence and ensure every child has access to education. As Pupil Absence Team Leader, you will manage the delivery of statutory and operational responsibilities across attendance, children missing education and Fair Access. You will lead Pupil Absence Officers, oversee Children Missing from Education (CME) and Child Employment and Entertainment (CEEL) activity, represent the service at key panels, and use attendance data to drive improvement and positive outcomes for vulnerable learners. Prospective candidates are encouraged to get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of the advert to gain further insight into how the service works.

You will be a confident and resilient leader with experience of managing staff and overseeing complex casework. You will have strong knowledge of attendance legislation and children missing education, and experience of working effectively with schools, families and multiagency partners. You will be organised, datainformed and able to lead improvement through analysis of attendance trends. You will be passionate about improving attendance and securing positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.,

• An enhanced/basic DBS Check with children/adults barred list will be required.
• You will be required to drive in this role. You will be asked for a copy of your driving license as part of the recruitment process.
• Very occasional evening and weekend work may be required for child employment purposes.
  
  Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
Why Trafford? We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our "residents, businesses and communities thrive." Our Culture... Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career. What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and "Tea and Talk" sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let's Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers' scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.