Attendance and Engagement Administrator - 14+ Academies (Fixed Term)

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 natasha.hanley@leedscitycollege.ac.uk 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

About Us

The 14+ Academies are made up of the 14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy. We are 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 full time.

The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.

For more information about the 14+ Academies click here.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.