Attendance Manager

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 school in Lancashire, with 1500 students on roll.

For further details about the post including details of how to apply, please visit https://unity-college.com/vacancies/ 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.

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.

Unity College is a co-educational, 11-16 college. We are one of the largest 11-16 secondary school in Lancashire, with 1500 students on roll.

· 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