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To support college systems and processes around attendance in order that students gain maximum life chances from educational opportunity. Working with the Assistant Principal for Student Services to contact students/parents/carers to track and monitor the reasons for any lack in college attendance.,

• To support attendance, integration or reintegration to the college of students whose attendance falls below 80%.


• To take and log initial calls to the attendance line in liaison in support of the learner journey team.


• To call parents/carers/students to determine the reason for absence and whether any support is required.


• To track on Databridge and Excel student attendance and reasons.


• To help support with next steps in liaison with line manager and appropriate staff.


• To support with improving levels of College attendance, and to ensure parents, carers are aware of their legal responsibilities to secure regular attendance at the College or other organised provision.


• To develop strong relationships with students and their families using diplomacy and enthusiasm, to support and challenge as appropriate so as to reduce student non-attendance and exclusion from College. Undertake home visits as necessary to support this.


• To escalate where appropriate where we have concerns about college attendance.


• To contribute to whole College initiatives, multi-agency training and/or group work to improve College admission and attendance.


• To establish clear communications with parents, external agencies and other College staff.


• To communicate with others where there are concerns about attendance.


• Ensuring the College is updated with national policies, procedures and legislation relating to attendance.


• Work in line with college attendance policies.


• To ensure relevant accurate statistics are maintained and follow up in a timely way to determine the reason for absence and reporting to the safeguarding team where there are concerns about welfare and/or safety.


• In liaison with the manager to develop action plans for individual students with specific attendance concerns.


• To work alongside Curriculum Area Managers and Assistant Principals to support the effective implementation of the College Improvement Plan with regard to attendance and punctuality and positively and actively promote positive attendance across the College.


• To support families and students through home visits to reduce the absence levels of individual students.


• Collate information and share statistics and progress reports for CMT and Governors in liaison with the line manager and Assistant Principals for Student Services and Teaching and learning


Administration

• Manage manual and computerised record/information systems including updating Databrdige


• Undertake typing and word-processing, photocopying, filing and complex IT based tasks. To have knowledge of Databridge, emails and excel spreadsheets.


The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.

General

• Act at all times in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect, Excellence, Enabling, Collaboration and Inclusion.


• Comply with all College policies and procedures


• Undertake appropriate training and development as required, including any mandatory and/or refresher training required for the role.


• Carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required and fall within the scope and responsibility of the role.


Development

• Take responsibility for own ongoing personal development and growth of expertise.


• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required


• Train and develop other employees, for proper succession planning and risk management.


• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Principal.


Safeguarding Statement:

Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all staff and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of our students/clients. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Applications are invited from all suitably qualified and experienced people, in line with our equal opportunities policy.

Why work at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham:

Join our team at Queen Alexandra College!

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.

The newly structured Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high.

Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals


• Make a difference to the educational experience of young people


• Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education


• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence


• Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.
  
  The Queen Alexandra Charity, Birmingham has a mission to 'empower young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities to achieve their ambitions and to lead fulfilling lives'. This is achieved through four service areas - College, Community, Residential and Enterprises, as can be seen below. The organisation supports young adults with a diverse range of complexities and abilities, and has specialisms in autism and associated complex behaviours and visual impairment, however, it is a multi-disability organisation. The organisation has over 450 staff and has been accredited with Investors in People Silver. The organisation has been through a period of growth in terms of service areas, student and client numbers, increased staffing and income, with growth remaining a key part of the organisational strategy.