Director of Behaviour and Attendance - North West
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Not recorded, M60 0AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | efb463ca-4da0-43d8-8b2d-fae710166f47 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a seasoned senior leader with a ‘boots on the ground’ history of improving pupil outcomes, looking for a new role to help with central school improvement? Co-op Academies Trust is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a senior expert who will work across mainstream and special school settings (Primary to Post-16) to ensure every one of our academies provides an exceptional environment for learning.
As one of two Directors of Attendance & Behaviour, you will be the driving force behind reducing lost learning for thousands of pupils across West Yorkshire or the North West (Greater Manchester, Stoke and the Wirral).
You will work as a member of the Trust’s Social Inclusion Team and wider central Director team to influence the strategy of the entire Trust, working directly with senior trust colleaguesand Headteachers to enhance school culture (including mainstream and special from Early Years to Post-16). This will include intelligent use of data and evaluative activities to shape the approach to school improvement, particularly focusing on the professional development of school leaders and colleagues.
Your work will centre on influencing school leaders to improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance outcomes: ultimately reducing lost learning across all schools. The role will require you to provide our academies with up-to-date and expert advice, rooted in statutory guidance and legislation.
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy. We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:
• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
If your skills, experience and leadership capabilities align with our vision for this role, we would welcome an application from you.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:
• A Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.
Are you a seasoned senior leader with a ‘boots on the ground’ history of improving pupil outcomes, looking for a new role to help with central school improvement? Co-op Academies Trust is excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a senior expert who will work across mainstream and special school settings (Primary to Post-16) to ensure every one of our academies provides an exceptional environment for learning.
As one of two Directors of Attendance & Behaviour, you will be the driving force behind reducing lost learning for thousands of pupils across West Yorkshire or the North West (Greater Manchester, Stoke and the Wirral).
You will work as a member of the Trust’s Social Inclusion Team and wider central Director team to influence the strategy of the entire Trust, working directly with senior trust colleaguesand Headteachers to enhance school culture (including mainstream and special from Early Years to Post-16). This will include intelligent use of data and evaluative activities to shape the approach to school improvement, particularly focusing on the professional development of school leaders and colleagues.
Your work will centre on influencing school leaders to improve pupils’ behaviour and attendance outcomes: ultimately reducing lost learning across all schools. The role will require you to provide our academies with up-to-date and expert advice, rooted in statutory guidance and legislation.
Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy. We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our ‘Ways of Being’:
• Succeed together
• Do what matters most
• Be yourself, always
• Show you care
If your skills, experience and leadership capabilities align with our vision for this role, we would welcome an application from you.
What the school offers its staff
We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:
Benefits include:
• A Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
Commitment to safeguarding
Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.