About the Role

The 14+ Academies at Leeds City College are recruiting for an Attendance and Engagement Administrator. This role is fixed term maternity leave cover, starting 28 August 2024 until 04 April 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our outstanding 14+ Academies team. We are seeking an organised, resilient and adaptable individual to undertake this role and explore this incredible opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the 14+ Academies.

The 14+ Academies is an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies roll full time.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Natasha Hanley on [email protected] or call 0113 235 4689

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note, although the closing date for the vacancy is specified in the advert, should a suitable candidate for the role be found before this date, the advert may be closed. We therefore advise that if you are interested in applying for the role, to submit an application as soon as possible.

What You Will Do

The main duties of this role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Provide a friendly, professional and efficient first point of contact to learners, their parents/carers as well staff and other professionals contacting or visiting the 14+ Academies
• To assist in the coordination of all operational and administration of the 14+ Academies (including 14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy)
• To assist on the 14+ Academies attendance strategy and monitoring ensuring consistency and compliance across all 14+ Academies
• To assist on the 14+ Academies learner recruitment strategy and process which includes open events, applications, interviews and associated data

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly effective administration skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a larger team collaborating with colleagues to produce outstanding results
• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills to enable positive experiences and outcomes whilst working with pre-16 learners

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements