Retention and Improvement Officer

3 weeks ago


Middleton, United Kingdom Hopwood Hall College Full time

Closing Date: 17/11/2023 Hours: To be discussed at interview (Term Time Only) Salary: £24,541 pro rata per annum

**Purpose**:

- To be an integral part of both the Student Support and Curriculum Management teams in proactively supporting the achievement of high levels of attendance from students and taking immediate action to deal with absence.
- To monitor attendance data and follow up with students / parents / carers to check the reasons for absence and to encourage improved attendance where needed

**Duties**:

- To contribute to the overall improvement of student attendance putting in place interventions to meet college attendance targets.
- To monitor and report on issues relating to attendance and retention of a caseload of students
- To take an active role in improving the retention of students, including following up on attendance issues, supporting students in removing barriers to attendance and advising academic staff in ways to support their students
- To facilitate the “catching up” of learning missed due to attendance issues
- To liaise with the curriculum management team, English and Maths team, safeguarding team and Progress Tutors on retention and attendance issues and promote strategies for improving attendance
- Refer to the pastoral team to provide pastoral care and remove barriers to accessing learning
- To telephone students and or their parents / guardians, and report accurately on absence or absence patterns and accurately record these on the learners ILP
- To make direct contact with students by visiting class, team meetings, other meetings and home visits to ascertain reasons for absence
- To provide cover in the refectories over lunch.
- To support in parents evenings and college events
- To identify and report on non-compliance with attendance and college procedures
- To record withdrawal and destination information
- To provide reports to SLT/ Programme Manager and Centre Director on attendance and retention data.
- To undertake training as required for the role

Being an inclusive workplace means we ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and flourish as part of our team irrespective of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment or marital status. We respect and value our differences and aim to bring out the best in people by creating a culture where everyone feels included and appreciated.

**Other Information**:
**ADDITIONAL INFO**: A full driving license and access to a car with business insurance is essential for this role

**LOCATION**: Middleton or Rochdale Campus

**CLOSING DATE**:17th November 2023



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