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Attendance Officer Location: Brighton And Hove, UK Salary: SCP07-11 Application Deadline: 7th of January 2025 Interview Date: TBC Expected Working Start Date: TBC Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No About us Portslade Aldridge Community Academy (PACA) is a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, which locally also includes Aldridge Adult Learning and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA). PACA is a co-educational 11-16 secondary school in Portslade, Brighton & Hove with approximately 1000 students on roll. The academy has a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. Approximately 70% of students take the EBACC and the school runs a wide range of enrichment activities and trips throughout the year. The school is very aware that it serves a fully comprehensive cohort and PACA prepares its pupils for success in education and beyond through strong pastoral care, career guidance, and a commitment to excellence. PACA is rated Good by Ofsted in its last inspection in 2021. Job Description The heart of the role of Attendance Officer at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy can be found in these five key responsibilities: Supporting the senior leadership team and staff in implementing a vision for excellence by providing a level of service to all stakeholders based on high standards. Supporting the senior leadership team and colleagues in creating a climate hospitable to education in order that safety, a co-operative spirit and other foundations of fruitful interaction prevail. Cultivating leadership in others so that students and colleagues assume their parts in realising the school vision. Providing a level of service which enables teachers to teach and students to learn. Provide a high standard of administrative support to the Attendance Lead and Attendance Service Key Duties: Attendance Administration Assist the Attendance Lead with the maintenance and upkeep of the attendance module in the Management Information System (MIS). Ensure absences are correctly coded, recorded, and that all attendance procedures are adhered to. Check daily attendance registers for accuracy and completeness, following up with staff regarding any incomplete registers. Communication and Follow-Up Contact parents on the first day of absence to support future attendance Personally contact students on the vulnerable or targeted attendance lists and escalate cases where contact cannot be made. Conduct home visits with the Attendance Lead, in line with the academy s Lone Working Policy. Data and Reporting Generate weekly attendance and punctuality tables for display in form rooms to encourage healthy competition between groups. Produce data to help reward pupils who have high attendance or improved . Student Support and Safeguarding Track attendance of vulnerable and key student groups in liaison with pastoral staff. Initiate action plans when attendance falls below expected levels, ensuring interventions are timely and effective. Work collaboratively with other agencies and academy staff to ensure that students educational and welfare needs are met. Refer safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead and liaise with external agencies (e.g., Duty and Assessment Teams, Social Work teams) as appropriate. Additional Responsibilities Provide administrative support for Governors Attendance Panels. Support key individuals during examination periods to ensure attendance and punctuality. Participate in supervisory duties in line with duty rota schedules to support a positive school culture. Benefits Join the Aldridge Education Family! Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: Aldridge Benefits Scheme Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! Cycle to Work Scheme Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. Employee Assistance Programme Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. Flexible Working Opportunities Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. Free On-Site Parking No more hunting for parking, we ve got your spot covered. Generous Annual Leave Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years! Pension Schemes Secure your future with access to the Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. Refer a Friend Scheme Know someone who would love it here Earn rewards by bringing them on board! When you click apply you will be re-directed to our careers site where you can complete your application.

We're on a mission to give our colleagues an amazing work/life balance! Job Title: Family Liaison Officer Location: Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum ( not pro rata ) Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent Full Time Start: January 2026 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Norton College is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Liaison Officer to join our amazing team. About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and proactive Family Liaison Officer to strengthen the partnership between home and school, ensuring our most vulnerable families receive timely, appropriate and effective support. Working closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in breaking down barriers to engagement, improving attendance, and supporting positive outcomes for pupils with complex needs. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for families, help coordinate multi-agency support, carry out home visits when needed and build trusting relationships that empower families to engage confidently with the school community. You will also contribute to safeguarding, pupil support and wider pastoral systems across the school. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for families requiring additional support, building strong, trusting relationships that encourage positive engagement with the school. This includes maintaining regular communication, carrying out home visits where appropriate, and providing early engagement opportunities for families prior to a child joining the school. Coordinate and contribute to multi-agency support by completing referrals, signposting families to external services, liaising professionally with partner agencies, and attending meetings to support joined-up planning and positive outcomes for pupils and families. Play a key role in safeguarding and pastoral support across the school, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and ensuring all case notes and documentation meet safeguarding and policy requirements. Build positive relationships with pupils, providing consistent, individualised support that promotes inclusion, independence, self-esteem and engagement in learning. This includes contributing to Individual Education Plans and Behaviour Plans, providing feedback on progress, and using specialist skills or training to meet individual needs. Support wider operational and wellbeing needs, including assisting with medication administration, supporting pupil transport arrangements, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality at all times. This role is central to strengthening the home-school partnership and ensuring every child and family feels supported, valued and able to thrive within our school community. About us Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages. We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales

BW 29038 Education Policy Officer - Temp Temporary, Full-time £25.00 per hour London Our client is a high-profile membership body and union in the education sector and are looking for experienced Policy Officers to join their team and make a real, meaningful impact on the future of education. Working closely with senior management, you will undertake research projects, prepare policy statements, conduct surveys and analyze findings. This would be an excellent opportunity for any candidate with a policy background looking for an immediate start in the new year. We are particularly keen to speak to candidates with A background in policy or research focused on Primary or Secondary education Excellent project management skills Strong report writing and analytical abilities Ability to produce clear and detailed written communications including policy advice, policy statements and briefings. Our client is based out of beautiful, newly refurbished offices in central London but offers hybrid working arrangements. If this sounds like the job you and you are available for a January start, then we would like to hear from you. Immediate interviews are available so please get in touch today. To apply, please send your CV to Covent Garden Recruitment. Covent Garden Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Across our Coggeshall and Bishops Stortford sites. White Trees School are currently recruiting SEMH Teachers to work with KS3, 4 & 5 pupils. Salary: £33,500 - £52,000 White Trees is an independent school that specialises in working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). About the Role As a SEMH Teacher for White Trees Independent School you are responsible for the teaching of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or have ADHD, PDA, OCD, ODD. This will be either on a 1:1 basis or within a small group setting. All pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan, with ILP's written based upon outcomes and aims from their EHCP's, which identify strategies and interventions to support their needs. Responsibilities; To undertake the teaching of pupils with Education Health and Care Plans, across the range of SEN needs and ages, and particularly those learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and other related conditions Provide quality of teaching and learning for all pupils Be accountable for the attainment and progress of all pupils Support pupils making progress across the curriculum, differentiating where appropriate Produce pupil SEN passports, monitor pupil social communication development, contribute to provision mapping and annual reviews, ILP's for students Support staff training to meet the needs of the pupils Guide the work of any tutors (including Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) who work with pupils who have EHCP's Be able to provide pastoral support and guidance for all pupils To contribute to the overall development of teaching and learning area across the school Teaching; To set clear learning objectives, writing Schemes of Work, medium term planning and short term planning Use data to plan lessons and learning materials to motivate and support all pupils to make at least good progress Have high aspirations and set challenging, yet realistic, targets for all pupils To set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, learning, motivation, and presentation of work by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere and providing challenging and inspirational learning experiences Work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants, teachers, and tutors Take account of pupils' prior attainment, learning styles and needs and use them to set appropriately challenging targets and learning activities To promote and develop literacy and numeracy skills throughout teaching and learning activities so that literacy and numeracy do not present barriers to learning Provide intervention activities for those students who need support to boost attainment/progress or who require additional challenge Manage the behaviour of pupils in line with the school's Behaviour Policy Ensure that teaching room, resources and equipment are maintained in good order, with regard to Health & Safety and security of property Competent in the use of ICT and other technologies and learning resources as learning tools to inspire and motivate learners Ensure that a stimulating learning environment is maintained in the classroom, including provision of a high quality of display Assessment Recording and Reporting: Mark, assess and return pupils' work in line with school policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement Keep high quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of pupil progress using data and teacher assessment records Use data and teacher records to set aspirational targets and plan challenging activities Report and record pupil's attainment, progress and results of assessments within the school's recording and reporting structure Set and mark examinations assessments and coursework as assigned by the exams officer and/or subject specialists Attend the appropriate Parent/Teacher events and individual meetings to keep parents/carers informed as to attainment and the progress of their child towards targets Be familiar with school records and information relating to pupils who have additional needs and use this information to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and are supported to attain well and make at least good progress General Professional Responsibilities: Attend meetings as and when required Undertake professional development identified through the performance management/appraisal structure and as organised for staff to promote individual, T & L Area and whole school improvement work in line with the SIP Support and implement all relevant teaching and learning area policies Act as a role model to pupils in respect of dress, attendance and punctuality and general conduct Ensure that all deadlines are met as published in advance Undertake professional duties and responsibilities necessary for the smooth running of the school, as may be reasonably assigned to them by the Headteacher (e.g. duties, emergency cover) Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons Promote good attendance and punctuality and monitor in accordance with the school's Attendance Policy providing support/intervention for those who find it hard to maintain high standard Qualifications and Skills required: QTS or equivalent combined with SEMH/SEN experience Experience with needs including ASD/SEMH/SEN Proven track record of obtaining positive student outcomes Innovative, passionate and pro-active Experience in developing intuitive lesson plans and developing the curriculum