Trust Attendance Lead

Lumero Educational Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Attendance Lead, from September 2026, to be based initially, at Charles Darwin School but will also work across the Trust. This role is offered on a two-year fixed term contract. This is an exciting, innovative and rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role dedicated solely to transforming pupil attendance and driving measurable impact across a school and the wider trust. We are looking for applicants who have a strong determination to support students to access all opportunities, with excellent organisational skills, the ability to follow systems and procedures and advise others and with sufficient background experience to understand the nature of work required. We are seeking someone who:

• is passionate about education and the opportunities it provides
• highly professional
• has excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• has excellent interpersonal skills
• has strong understanding of attendance, safeguarding and inclusion frameworks
• is able to work using their initiative and often under pressure
• is adaptable and proactive
• is able to analyse data
• is highly accurate and confidential
How to apply Applicants should complete the application form below and submit it to HR@iniciotrust.org by 9am on Monday 18th May. Interview Process Candidates will be shortlisted, and successful candidates will be invited to interview on Friday 22nd May. Any questions regarding this role please contact our Director of School Improvement, Rob Leitch on RLeitch@iniciotrust.org to organise a call. No CVs and no agencies please.

Lumero Educational Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Trust Attendance Lead, from September 2026, to be based initially, at Charles Darwin School but will also work across the Trust. This role is offered on a two-year fixed term contract. This is an exciting, innovative and rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role dedicated solely to transforming pupil attendance and driving measurable impact across a school and the wider trust. We are looking for applicants who have a strong determination to support students to access all opportunities, with excellent organisational skills, the ability to follow systems and procedures and advise others and with sufficient background experience to understand the nature of work required. We are seeking someone who:
• is passionate about education and the opportunities it provides
• highly professional
• has excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• has excellent interpersonal skills
• has strong understanding of attendance, safeguarding and inclusion frameworks
• is able to work using their initiative and often under pressure
• is adaptable and proactive
• is able to analyse data
• is highly accurate and confidential