Learner Attendance Coach – fixed term 2 years with consideration for extension
Fixed term 2 years with consideration for extension
37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
£23,568 - £24,748 pro rata to £19,806-£20,797 per annum
Who are we looking for?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wellbeing Team at BSDC and extend our support to our learners. This role is responsible for the reporting and recording of learner absence. Sat within the Progress Coach team, they will work alongside the Progress Coach Team Leader and Progress Coach Team to accurately record any learner absence. The main purpose of the role is to be the first point of contact for absences, highlighting any patterns around attendance and punctuality, sending letters, and flagging any ongoing concerns to the Progress Coach or Safeguarding team.
Experience in customer service and skills in liaising with young people, parents, and staff in a polite and professional manner is essential.
The role will be based at the Burton campus predominantly, but there will be an expectation for at least one day a week to be at the SBCA campus in Swadlincote.
We are looking for an approachable, organised, and empathetic person with experience of working with young people in a supportive capacity.
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
1. Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
2. Generous holiday plans
3. Free Employee Assistance Programme
4. Flexible working policies
5. Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
6. Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
7. On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
8. Cycle to Work Scheme
9. Free annual eye tests
10. Access to our onsite gym
11. Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro, and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
12. Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, and you should share those values. We welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service, and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors, and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 11th March with the intention to interview w/c 18 March. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.
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