Marlborough Girls’ College Marlborough is seeking School Attendance Advisors Manager

Our(Marlborough Girls’ College) purpose is to develop young women who are independent learners with the skills and attributes to tackle existing and future challenges, to make our community, our nation and our world a better place. The school community works together to challenge and empower everyone to learn and achieve their personal best.

School Attendance Advisors and Manager Job Vacancies at Marlborough Girls’ College Springlands Marlborough

Post Name: School Attendance Advisors
Post Name: Manager

School Attendance Advisors and Manager in Marlborough
School Attendance Advisor and Manager – Full time 1.0FTE, 40 hours per week
School Attendance Advisors – Part time 0.75FTE, 30 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, term time only
All positions are Fixed Term for three years

The Marlborough Attendance Service is looking for 3 School Attendance Advisors. The primary purpose of this service is to support akonga to attend and engage in learning at school. These roles have been readvertised.
School Attendance Advisors will work collaboratively with akonga, schools, whanau, the Ministry of Education, iwi and other organisations and agencies in our community.
The School Attendance Advisors and Manager will be employed by Marlborough Girls’ College on behalf of all Marlborough Schools. They will report to the Principal and the Regional Attendance Service Steering Group which is made up of representatives from Marlborough schools, the Ministry of Education and iwi.
The School Attendance Advisors will put akonga and whanau at the heart of their practice, be collaborative and strengths based, inclusive and culturally affirming.
Expressions of interest are welcomed from organisations who are strongly aligned with the skills and experience outlined in the job description.

We are looking for people who

• Will support a high functioning and collaborative team that makes a positive difference to school attendance across the Marlborough region.
• Can evidence working effectively with akonga, young people and teenagers, across cultures and communities.
• Understand, encourage and promote learning to support akonga to the value of their education.
• Connect with and work alongside schools and teachers to positively impact upon akonga attendance and engagement.
• Work effectively with whanau to support akonga attendance and engagement.
• Are positive and consistent in pursuing successful attendance at school for all akonga and their whanau.
• Know our community and the wide range of support groups and organisations available to support akonga attendance and engagement in school.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills across all sectors

The successful applicants will be competent using databases to connect with schools and monitor akonga attendance over time. Training and support will be provided. These positions do not require a teacher qualification and successful applicants will need to be police vetted.

Three positions are available. One of these positions will have additional responsibilities for leading and managing the School Attendance Service team. This includes planning, monitoring and reporting on akonga attendance in relation to targets. Please indicate which role you wish to apply for. Job descriptions and application forms available on request.

Applications close at 9am on Tuesday 21 March 2023 and should be addressed to Mary-Jeanne Lynch, Principal Tumuaki, Marlborough Girls’ College. Please forward applications to vacancy@mgc.school.nz.

Website: http://www.mgc.school.nz