Attendance and Retention Officer (ARO)

St Helens College

  • St Helens, Merseyside
  • £17,172-17,923 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
ATTENDANCE & RETENTION OFFICERPermanent/Term Time Only - Part-time working 30 hours per weekSalary - £17,172 to £17,923 per annumThis is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and efficient individual to contribute to student achievement, by the effective implementation and administration of the attendance management strategy.Utilising your strong communication and interpersonal skills with young people and their parents/carers, alongside your excellent ICT skills you will make a real difference to the long-term success of our students.What You'll Do:This role an integral part of both Student Support and Curriculum teams in proactively supporting the achievement of high levels of attendance from students and taking immediate action to deal with absence.The role involves daily monitoring of student attendance data and follow up with students/parents/carers to check at to the reasons for absence and to encourage improved attendance where needed.The successful candidate must:
  • Level 3 in relevant subject area (or equivalent)
  • Hold English and Maths GCSE (A*-C/9-4)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High level of organisational skills
What can we offer you?
  • Positive and enjoyable working environment
  • Working 30 hours per week for 38 weeks
  • Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
  • Death in Service benefits
  • Free on-site parking
  • Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discount Scheme
  • Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
  • Professional Development
  • Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

St Helens College