We are looking to appoint an Attendance Manager at Callington Community College. 

The Attendance Manager will support the effective operation of the College and works to uphold and promote its vision and values.  The Attendance Manager will lead on the effective implementation of the WeST Attendance Process and monitor and track student attendance data across the whole College.  The Attendance Manager will liaise with colleagues when students hit thresholds for attendance intervention including arranging for letters to be sent, Supportive Attendance Meetings (SAMs) to be held and liaising with colleagues and external agencies to address concerns related to student attendance and respond to matters relating to student’s attendance and any related safeguarding concerns on a daily basis as directed by the Senior Attendance Champion. 

The postholder  will work with the Assistant Principal for Attendance and the Trust's Education Welfare Officer  and families to develop plans to ensure all students’ attendance meets expectations to optimise learning and attainment for all.

The successful candidate will be well supported by a range of colleagues and by a comprehensive programme of induction and training to ensure their individual needs are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust.  We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart.  Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall.  

Callington Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, which will include, if appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country in which an applicant has worked or lived in within the last 5 years; plus prudent checks of references and employment history.  The interview will include questions about safeguarding children.

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