Attendance & Community Officer

We are seeking a self-motivated and passionate candidate who can fulfil the role of Attendance & Community Officer at Archway Learning Trust.

You will work under the guidance of senior staff to promote positive attitudes towards regular academy attendance and punctuality amongst students and their parents/carers and to encourage them to derive maximum benefit and opportunity from their education. You will also be responsible for implementing an attendance and punctuality programme with measurable and effective improvement strategies and for the planning, development and monitoring of student attendance and punctuality in addition to supporting the overall pastoral function of the school. You will also forge strong links with the community including those from the GRT community.

The role will be based at the Trust's Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, but you may at any time be required to support or work at any of the sites within Archway Learning Trust.

Archway Learning Trust, previously Bluecoat Academies Trust was formed in April 2014 as a result of the very long and successful history of Bluecoat Academy.

The Trust now comprises of Bluecoat Aspley Academy, Bluecoat Sixth Form, Bluecoat Wollaton Academy, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, Bluecoat Primary Academy, Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy, The Nottingham Emmanuel School and Sixth Form, Bluecoat Trent Academy, The Long Eaton School, Lees Brook Academy, Alvaston Moor Academy and the Bluecoat SCITT Alliance (School Centred Initial Teacher Training).

You will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students with whom you are required to work.

The growth and development of our Multi-Academy Trust makes this an excellent opportunity to join us, as we seek to serve a growing number of young people across the region.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions.


• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.


• Generous pension scheme.


• Access to discounted travel schemes.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Comprehensive training and support.


• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.


• Eye care voucher scheme.


• Free flu vaccine.


• Access to e-learning and development.


How to find out more

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit our website via the apply button.

You should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within your application how you meet the criteria, whilst also describing what you will bring to the post from your own knowledge and experience.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 30th September 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 2nd October 2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are seeking a self-motivated and passionate candidate who can fulfil the role of Attendance & Community Officer at Archway Learning Trust.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions.


• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice.


• Generous pension scheme.


• Access to discounted travel schemes.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Comprehensive training and support.


• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.


• Eye care voucher scheme.


• Free flu vaccine.


• Access to e-learning and development.