Job Description

Salary

Salary: United Learning Leadership Scale

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Blackburn

Job category/type

SLT

Date posted

14/05/2025

Job reference

REQ003350

Assistant Principal-Attendance

Salary: United Learning Leadership Scale

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date: 23

rd

May 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 26

th

May 2025

Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about improving student attendance and creating an environment where every learner thrives?

Accrington Academy is seeking an exceptional and driven Assistant Principal to lead on attendance - a crucial role at the heart of our mission to deliver an excellent education and ensure every student can succeed.

We are proud to be part of United Learning, a group of schools committed to bringing out the best in everyone. At Accrington Academy, we strive to 'bring out the best in everyone' and believe good attendance is fundamental to learning, achievement, future success and personal development.

As Assistant Principal for Attendance, you will be a strategic leader, responsible for embedding an inclusive, values-led approach to attendance and pastoral care. This is a pivotal position in our senior leadership team, shaping policy, practice, and culture to raise attendance, reduce persistent absence, and ensure all students are actively engaged in school life.

Your role will include:

Leading the development and implementation of a whole-school attendance strategy Overcoming barriers to attendance and promoting inclusion and engagement Driving a cohesive pastoral system that supports student well-being and success Ensuring alignment with academy values and supporting high standards of behaviour Being a visible, inspirational presence around the school, building strong relationships with students, families, and staff

You will work closely with the Principal and SLT to lead

transformational change

- embedding a culture of high expectations and support, where attendance is seen as a shared responsibility and a foundation for academic and personal excellence.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a resilient, visionary leader who is committed to improving the life chances of young people. You'll have a proven track record of impact, a passion for pastoral leadership, and the ability to inspire others with your clarity, commitment, and drive.
You will believe that excellent attendance is a non-negotiable for student success. You will be unwavering in your expectations and nurturing in your approach. You will thrive in a values-driven culture where relationship, professionalism, and high standards are unified in all we do.

Why Join Us?

At Accrington Academy, you'll find more than just a job. You will be part of a culture of excellence where students are respectful, staff are ambitious, and leadership is forward-thinking.

We can offer you

:

More pay:

As part of United Learning, we pay an average of 5% above national scales - the best rates of pay in the sector. We offer access to a health cash plan which gives you money back on essential healthcare, from opticians to physiotherapy, and guarantees you 24/7 access to an online GP. Access to Westfield Rewards, which provides a wide range of discounts and cashback opportunities across a variety of popular retailers and services, including travel, entertainment, fashion, and dining.

More time:

All our academies start every term with an additional INSET day set aside for your own planning (in addition to the usual five INSET days - giving you eight in total); At least one guaranteed paid personal day each year, to use as you want; and we offer opportunities for flexible working.

More support:

We provide high quality training and development for every stage in your career; Every staff member benefits from a personal development plan to support your progression and aspirations; We give you access to a high quality curriculum with excellent resources and provide support from expert subject advisers; We offer access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme, providing support from legal and financial to family and housing and access to free counselling and other wellbeing support.

For a confidential discussion or to a arrange a school visit please contact Sandra Chadburn (PA to the Principal) on 01254 304300.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

Accrington Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring continuing professional development for staff. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive student and staff body and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We take rigorous measures to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.