Attendance Officer

**Job Title**:Attendance Officer - Engineering Department**

**Salary**:£15,099 - £16,701 per annum (actual salary)**

**Contract**:NSG Business Support Contract, Term Time Only -**

**40 weeks per annum, permanent**

**Hours**:29.6 hours per week**

**Annual Leave**:Not applicable - Term Time Only**

**Pension**:NEST Pension Scheme**

**About the College**
- Middlesbrough College is the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley and has been situated in Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, since 2008. It has developed from the initial main site to the vibrant campus that is now in place with our Campus Heart, dedicated Sixth Form, STEM Centre, Higher Education Centre, and further development for our apprentices in progress.
- The College provides excellent facilities for approximately 13,000 students from across the region and whilst we are very proud of our campus and the equipment our students have access to, we are clear that it is the experience and dedication of our staff that make a positive difference to the lives of our students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and progress into work, higher education, or apprenticeships.
- In 2020/2021, 96% of learners following a study programme attained a positive destination into further training, apprenticeship, or employment. In the 2022 student exit survey, 91% of respondents agreed that their course was helping them to develop the skills they needed to get a job in the future.
- We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to our staff’s development; we have a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities including a bespoke Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) programme for our aspiring and existing leaders. Opportunities to achieve Assessor and Teaching Qualifications as well as role specific Professional Qualifications.
- Our teaching staff are supported through our Taking Teaching Higher strategy that focuses on ensuring practitioners have the skill set to utilise up to date evidence-based practice, innovate through technology enhanced learning and have access to relevant continuous professional development opportunities.
- The College offers free membership to its gym for all staff as well as discounted rates in the Hair and Beauty salons, and staff sports sessions such as five aside football, Pilates, and badminton. The College has an employee assistance programme that provides support to both staff and their families.

**About the role**

The Attendance Officer will report to the Personal Development Lead and be the first point of contact in relation to student punctuality, attendance issues and be responsible for contributing to the overall improvement of student attendance and punctuality through partnership with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Experience of working and communicating effectively with young people and their families
- Experience of managing student caseloads
- Previous experience of working with young people in an educational establishment and of coaching, mentoring, and providing effective support to students
- Knowledge of strategies to engage and motivate learners and effective ways of managing student attendance.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact positively with young people and their parents /carers and to work successfully with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability monitor and produce accurate and timely reports on relevant statistical information.
- Excellent IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages including, desirably ProSolution and ProMonitor
- Excellent record keeping skills and the ability to produce written reports to a high standard/

For more details of requirements, please view the attached Job Description for the role.

**Safeguarding our students**

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please follow this link: Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Further relevant links:
Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy

**Want to know more?**

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

At Middlesbrough College, our focus is to equip people with the skills and training to progress into their chosen careers. That’s why, 96% of full-time students that study with us, secure employment, an apprenticeship, or access to further study at College or university.

It’s a fantastic time to join Middlesbrough College. We boast excellent achievement rates for vocational courses and for apprenticeships.

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