The Governors are seeking to recruit an Attendance Outreach and Learning Mentor. The Attendance Outreach and Learning Mentor will support the school in improving student attendance and engagement by working with pupils and families to address barriers to learning and attendance. The post holder will contribute to attendance processes, provide mentoring support and work collaboratively with staff and other external agencies under the direction of the Head of Learning. It is an exciting time to join St John Bosco College as we continue our journey towards being an outstanding Roman Catholic, Salesian school, now that we are fully settled into our state‑of‑the‑art building in the heart of Battersea. Our success can be credited to our committed and dedicated staff who strive for excellence and promote high aspirations throughout the school. The successful candidate will:
Responsibilities
* Support pupils attendance being at or above 95%
* Re‑engage pupils with attending school through mentoring, 1:1 sessions and in class support
* Promote pupil well‑being
* Develop a positive relationship with the families and help them to overcome barriers to attendance
* Collect pupils from home and accompany them to school
* To liaise with pupils, parents and professionals as appropriate
* Work with colleagues across the school to support pupil welfare
* Commitment to ensuring that all pupils in the school are supported to achieve their best
* Be fully supportive of the school's Roman Catholic ethos and able to contribute to the wider life of the school
What the school offers its staff
* OUR CULTURE AND ETHOS: A proud, diverse and inclusive Catholic school making a real difference to the lives of our students.
* Strong RUAH ethos (Respect, Understanding, Affection and Humour) – our culture is rooted in family, belonging and mutual respect.
* Part of a worldwide Salesian network of schools – sharing values, mission and support.
* Clear behaviour policy built on our values and consistently upheld.
* Staff voice matters – we actively consult on wellbeing, workload, curriculum, systems and student experience.
* Staff are celebrated on merit – regular recognition of the difference they make.
* All SLT teach – modelling shared responsibility and understanding.
Workload and Systems That Respect Staff Time
* We promote working smarter, not harder – focusing on purposeful systems.
* A streamlined marking policy – teachers do not mark every book; we prioritise impact over quantity.
* Weekly department meetings built into the timetable – no late evenings.
* PPA allowance of 17% including CPD and departmental time in school hours, enabling teachers to plan high‑quality lessons.
* Only 2 break duties and 1 lunch duty per week – fair, balanced and manageable.
* Centralised detention system for homework and lateness – led by the pastoral team, not individual teachers.
Professional Development That Makes a Difference
* Bespoke coaching programme for every staff member.
* CPD rooted in the SSAT.
* Embedding Formative Assessment model – focused, practical and high‑impact.
* Weekly CPD time built into the school day – no need for regular after‑school sessions.
* Just 8 twilight CPD sessions scheduled across the whole year.
* Accredited at Bronze by the TDT's Building Expert Schools programme – independently verified for excellence in professional learning.
* Governors can financially support post‑graduate studies (up to 25 %) for courses directly related to improving student outcomes or experience.
Commitment to Staff Wellbeing
* Flexible PPA arrangements – staff can request a late start or early finish once a week to work from home.
* Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 professional counselling and advice.
* On‑site gym – free for staff use.
* A programme of staff social activities promoting wellbeing and a real sense of community led by an experienced staff wellbeing coordinator.
* Trained mental health practitioners and MH first aiders available to support staff wellbeing.
* Chaplaincy team that supports staff and students and dedicated spaces for quiet prayer and/or reflection for those that want it.
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