Attendance Officer

**Salary**:
SO1, Point 22 £38,571 (£34,811 pro rata salary)

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

27 January 2025

**Job overview**:
We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Attendance Officer to join our team at Regent High School, where attendance has been placed at the heart of our whole-school priorities. This pivotal role comes with recognition, and responsibility, offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of our students.

The core purpose of the job is to contribute to improving school attendance by ensuring the timely and accurate recording of attendance information, which is then effectively analysed to deploy impactful interventions that drive improvements. As Attendance Officer, you will work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure every student has the best possible chance to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to contribute to a school that prioritises high standards and student success.

**About the School**

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the driving force behind the evolution of our school in an outstanding 21st century learning environment.

Regent High School is an 11-19 mixed comprehensive school with an inspiring and dynamic curriculum that challenges all students to realise their full potential and equips them with the skills required for success in the competitive 21st century. The school prides itself on the extensive array of opportunities it offers students and staff, through the school’s established business, commercial and creative partnerships. Opportunities range from careers projects with British Land, to the successful mentoring programme with The Rothschild Group and film-making projects with the British Library. Located in Camden, in the heart of Central London, we are just a few minutes’ walk away from the transport hubs of Kings Cross St Pancras and Euston stations, and are within easy reach of the West End.

Closing Date: Monday 27th January 2025 at 09:00

Interview Date: Friday 31st January 2025


**Safeguarding**

**About**Regent High School**:
**Regent High School**
- Chalton Street, Camden
- London
- NW1 1RX
- United Kingdom

+44 20 7387 0126

**_
Location and surroundings_**

Regent High School is located in vibrant Camden, minutes from both Euston and St Pancras International Stations, giving easy access to the whole of London’s cultural and leisure opportunities. The school’s state-of-the art building opened in 2014 and offers an inspiring working environment. Regent High School became the first school to be a member of the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter, and is currently the only secondary school member. We work closely with a number of Knowledge Quarter partners, including the British Library, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London, The Francis Crick Institute, the Wellcome Trust and others to provide additional opportunities for students, staff and parents/carers.

**_ Parking_**

Driving to Regent High School is discouraged. We are served by excellent transport links. Parking around the school is limited and can be expensive. Very limited on-site parking is available by prior arrangement for applicants with a specific need.

**_ Transport links_**

Regent High School is a short walk from the mainline train and Underground stations at Euston, St Pancras International and King's Cross. Additionally, the London Underground station at Mornington Crescent is a few minutes' walk from the school. A number of buses stop close to the school: the 46 and 214 on Crowndale and Pancras Roads; the 168 and 253 on Eversholt Street, and the 10, 30, 59, 73, 91, 205, 390, 476 stop outside the British Library or St Pancras International Station on Euston Road. The Transport for London (TfL) website provides more information about travelling around London and a Journey Planner tool.

**_ Overall environment_**

Regent High School is an 11-19 co-educational comprehensive school, based in the heart of London, committed to developing confident individuals ready for success in the 21st century. Our £25 million, RIBA Award-winning building provides a world-class learning environment, rich in facilities and resources, granting unrivalled opportunities to our aspirational students and providing an excellent environment for staff. We provide our students with an exceptional education, taught by talented, enthusiastic and motivated teaching staff. Our challenging and stimulating lessons are designed to ensure all students achieve and exceed their full potential, while our rich extra-curricular opportunities encourage students to develop their leadership skills, resilience and initiative.

Our thriving Sixth Form sees a significant number of students progressing each year on to higher education, with many gaining places at Russell Group universities. As part of our passion for developing confident and ambitious leaders, we provide all students with the