Head of Department

Attendance Leader

Job description

Fixed term Maternity Cover

Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional Attendance Leader to play a key role in improving student attendance and outcomes. The successful candidate will lead and manage the Attendance Team, working closely with the Assistant Principal for Attendance and Community to implement a consistent, robust and proactive attendance strategy across the Academy, with a clear focus on achieving ambitious attendance targets.

Potential applicants should have:

Grade 4 (C) and above in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
A clear understanding of strategies to improve student attendance.

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About this school

Bruntcliffe Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Not rated

Pupils: 1,374
Avg teacher salary: £40,499
Pupil:teacher ratio: 19.9:1
Academy trust: THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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