About Us
At Harris Girls Academy Bromley, we have built a school community that values character and academic excellence equally. Our Progress 8 score was in the top 100 in the country last year, with a student body that has above-average disadvantage and below-average English as an Additional Language.
We take pride in our students' daily conduct, whether in classrooms, corridors, or extracurricular activities. Their commitment to learning and personal growth is evident in their participation in various activities, such as library sessions, drama studio, sports hall, and textiles room.
Our leadership approach focuses on constant improvement and listening to our students, staff, and wider community. We review and reinvent our methods to address the evolving needs of our young people and improve their educational experience.
Main Areas of Responsibility
In this role, you will:
* Oversee educational welfare across the academy, addressing concerns and implementing strategies to improve attendance.
* Manage a caseload of 'at-risk' students with attendance below 85% and develop plans to enhance attendance.
* Monitor the attendance of vulnerable students, including those in care, on the child protection register, and identified as needing support.
* Coordinate efforts to address poor attendance across the academy, collaborating with external agencies as necessary.
* Represent the academy at meetings, conferences, and reviews related to student welfare and attendance.
* Liaise with the Academy Leadership Group to address attendance and welfare concerns.
* Support the smooth operation of the Student Information Centre, ensuring effective communication and raising achievement.
* Maintain open communication with external agencies, parents, and guardians through regular updates and visits.
* Collaborate with local authorities to address cases of poor attendance, representing the academy in legal proceedings when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience
We are seeking individuals with:
* An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and relevant experience.
* Knowledge of behaviour for learning policies and procedures.
* Familiarity with the range of barriers to learning faced by students.
* Training in child protection and safeguarding practices.
* A basic understanding of first aid principles.
* Three years of experience working in an inner-city school or educational setting in a pastoral capacity.
* A proven track record of successfully addressing issues affecting attendance.
* Experience in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality standards among staff and students.
* Experience in working with families and challenging students/parents to meet their needs.
Professional Development & Benefits
We invest in our staff's professional development and career growth, offering opportunities for coaching, mentoring, and training. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes our Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and other benefits.