Ref: 194089
Number of Posts: 1
Grade: Grade 8 (SCP 25 - 30)
Salary: £35235 to £39513
Term: Full-time
Perm / FTC: Permanent
Required: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours a week
Closing Date: 20/11/2024
Location: Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, BB11 3DF
Tel: 01282 683010
School website: www.unity-college.com
Summary
Unity College is currently seeking a highly organised and enthusiastic Attendance Manager. The role of Attendance Manager is a crucial role within college to ensure students attend regularly and have the best chance of academic success. This position involves early intervention to address absenteeism, ensuring legal compliance, and engaging with parents, carers, and relevant agencies in order to create a supportive environment and maximise attendance.
The ideal candidate will have experience in leading a team, working with young people, and improving attendance in an educational setting. They should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to relate effectively to young people, and a commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful candidate will be committed to the vision and values of the College, demonstrating these at all times within their role.
We offer:
* a high level of support for all new staff
* an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment
* a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities
You will:
* share the College’s very high expectations
* be committed to working collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
* be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life
Unity College is a co-educational, 11-16 college. We are one of the largest 11-16 secondary schools in Lancashire, with 1500 students on roll.
For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit our vacancies page or contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager: j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 9.00am. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed during the week commencing 25 November 2024.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
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Contact for informal discussion:
Contact Joanne Lever, HR Manager: j.lever@unity.lancs.sch.uk
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Rehabilitation
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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