About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

·       Flexible working options.

·       CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.

·       £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.

·       Employee assist programme.

·       Generous pension and a competitive salary.

·       Free gym, shower and parking facilities.

·       Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.

·       An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.

·       An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace

·       Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.

·       Individual laptops for teaching staff.

·       An excellent catering provision.

·       A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Main Duties Include:

· To be first point of contact relating to attendance for students and parents.

· To monitor emails received via your own email inbox alongside the school attendance inbox and Sixth Form attendance inbox. Ensure information is transferred to Bromcom where needed.

· Communicate with parents via telephone, e-mail, Bromcom and in person.

· Attend meetings on behalf of Attendance Manager.

· Ensure that messages are taking accurately, dealt with in a timely manner and relevant next steps are taken.

§ Attend the half yearly Attendance CPD for updates on documentation, legislation and guidance.

· Undertake as directed, home visits, parental/carer meetings with pastoral staff or the Attendance Manager.

Term time: 37 hours Term Time plus 2 weeks (41 Weeks)

Monday – Thursday 8:00 - 16:00, Friday 8:00 -15:30