Attendance Officer
Acland Burghley School, London, NW5 1UJThis job expired on 12 July 2022 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2022
Closing date
12 July 2022 at 9am
Date listed
27 June 2022
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- Learning support or cover supervisor
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- Required for September 2022 Attendance Officer 35 hours per week, term time + 1 week (total 40 weeks) Scale SO1, points 22-25 (actual pro rata salary £28,750 - £30,328) We are looking to appoint an outstanding Attendance Officer to join the school’s central administration and inclusion teams. The role plays an essential part in ensuring that every child has the chance to make the most of school by having excellent attendance. In doing this, the postholder plays a vital role in keeping children safe. The pandemic has caused significant disruption in young people’s lives. As we enter the next phase of our recovery, attendance at school by every child, every day, will be more and more important. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, who is passionate about inclusion and supporting students to overcome any barriers to attendance. (S)he will have excellent administrative skills and attention to detail. In addition, (s)he will have exceptional personal skills, and the ability to establish strong relationships with students and their families, and with other members of staff. The post holder will have the highest expectations for the attendance of every student. (S)he will understand the importance of preventative work in establishing high levels of attendance, but also the importance of following through consistently should problems arise. (S)he will understand the central importance of the partnership between school and families in ensuring students succeed. The post of attendance officer is funded partly from the Pupil Premium, and post holders are expected to dedicate significant energy to ensuring that these students receive the support they need to keep pace with their more advantaged peers. Postholders will be familiar with strategies for encouraging better attendance, and will understand a range of techniques for building up resilience in those children who find it difficult to attend well. Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. We are part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning. We have entered into a long-term residency agreement with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, who now have their offices and rehearsals on our site. Above all, applicants should demonstrate an uncompromising belief in the potential of every student. If you share our passion for ensuring high standards for all, and have the ambition to be part of an exciting future for young people in our school, we would very much like to hear from you. To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Michelle Lineham, HR Officer on recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 12 July 2022 Interviews: tbc For further details of the post and to download an application pack please visit Acland Burghley School - Employment opportunities Please note: we do not accept CVs. Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- SO1
Attendance Officer job summary
Required for September 2022
Attendance Officer
35 hours per week, term time + 1 week (total 40 weeks)
Scale SO1, points 22-25 (actual pro rata salary £28,750 - £30,328)
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Attendance Officer to join the school’s
central administration and inclusion teams. The role plays an essential part in ensuring that every child has the chance to make the most of school by having excellent attendance. In doing this, the postholder plays a vital role in keeping children safe.
The pandemic has caused significant disruption in young people’s lives. As we enter the next phase of our recovery, attendance at school by every child, every day, will be more and more important. The successful candidate will be a strong team player, who is passionate about inclusion and supporting students to overcome any barriers to attendance. (S)he will have excellent administrative skills and attention to detail. In addition, (s)he will have exceptional personal skills, and the ability to establish strong relationships with students and their families, and with other members of staff.
The post holder will have the highest expectations for the attendance of every student. (S)he will understand the importance of preventative work in establishing high levels of attendance, but also the importance of following through consistently should problems arise. (S)he will understand the central importance of the partnership between school and families in ensuring students succeed.
The post of attendance officer is funded partly from the Pupil Premium, and post holders are expected to dedicate significant energy to ensuring that these students receive the support they need to keep pace with their more advantaged peers. Postholders will be familiar with strategies for encouraging better attendance, and will understand a range of techniques for building up resilience in those children who find it difficult to attend well.
Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. We are part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning. We have entered into a long-term residency agreement with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, who now have their offices and rehearsals on our site.
Above all, applicants should demonstrate an uncompromising belief in the potential of every student. If you share our passion for ensuring high standards for all, and have the ambition to be part of an exciting future for young people in our school, we would very much like to hear from you.
To arrange an informal telephone conversation or a visit to the school, please contact Michelle Lineham, HR Officer on recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 12 July 2022
Interviews: tbc
For further details of the post and to download an application pack please visit
Acland Burghley School - Employment opportunities
Please note: we do not accept CVs.
Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Acland Burghley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check, online vetting check and to demonstrate full understanding of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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About Acland Burghley School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1163 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- Acland Burghley School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02074858515
Situated close to Hampstead Heath in the heart of North London, Acland Burghley is a mixed, inclusive, community comprehensive school that enjoys high levels of parental support and a close collaborative relationship with other local schools. It is part of the popular and highly successful LaSWAP post-16 consortium with Parliament Hill, La Sainte Union and William Ellis Schools, and a founder member of Camden Learning.
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