ATTENDANCE MENTOR

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity College in Burnley is seeking an Attendance Administrator to help monitor and improve student attendance across the college. The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and effective communication with parents and carers.

The post involves safeguarding considerations and working within college procedures. Extensive development opportunities are offered and the college emphasises staff investment and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy: English and Maths GCSE at a minimum of Grade C or equivalent.
• Experience of working with parents and carers.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve student attendance across the college.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Support safeguarding and pupil welfare processes as required.

Skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Communication with parents

Organisation & prioritisation

Education

English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent

Job description

Location: Unity College, Towneley Holmes, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3DF (1409 on roll)
Tel: [phone]
School website: www.unity-college.com

Summary At Unity College, we are committed to supporting every student’s potential to succeed, both academically and socially. Our Attendance Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring students are present, safe, and engaged in their learning. We are looking to appoint a highly organised and dedicated Attendance Administrator to join our team, contributing to the effective monitoring and improvement of student attendance across the college.

Working at Unity College is tremendously rewarding and this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to young people’s lives as well as offering abundant prospects for professional development. As a College we are firmly committed to continuous professional development for all and we invest heavily in developing our staff at all levels.

The successful candidate will be committed to the vision and values of the College, demonstrating these at all times within their role.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy: English and Maths GCSE at a minimum of Grade C or equivalent

Essential Experience

• Good presentation skills and attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively with parents and carers
• Able to relate effectively to young people and influence their behaviour
• Able to work effectively with colleagues and form positive relationships
• Able to organise and prioritise work

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a school environment
• Experience of working with a range of external agencies.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.