Attendance Officer

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave

LGPS

Vivup app discounts

Travel schemes

CPD days

Invest Programme

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer for 16–18 year olds. You will monitor attendance, identify barriers, and work with students, parents, and staff to improve regular attendance and engagement.

You will build positive relationships, handle sensitive conversations, and maintain accurate records while helping students re-engage with their education.

Qualifications

• Confident working with young people and building positive relationships.
• Organised, persistent and solution-focused with excellent communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review student attendance, identifying emerging concerns and patterns.
• Proactively address barriers to regular attendance with students.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers and college staff regarding attendance concerns.
• Collaborate with curriculum and support teams to improve attendance and engagement.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and contribute to interventions and follow-up activity.
• Provide encouragement, challenge and support to students to develop positive attendance habits.
• Contribute to a culture where attendance is valued and engagement is encouraged.
• Escalate persistent attendance concerns in line with College procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Help our students make every day count

At Nottingham College, we know that regular attendance is one of the most important factors in helping students succeed. As a 16–18 Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our young people to attend college regularly, overcome barriers to attendance and make the most of their time with us.

Working closely with curriculum teams, students, parents/carers and colleagues across the College, you will help identify attendance concerns early and provide the encouragement, challenge and practical support students need to stay engaged with their education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable and passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.

What you'll be doing

You will:

• Monitor and review student attendance, identifying emerging concerns and patterns.
• Work proactively with students to understand and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers and college staff regarding attendance concerns.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and support teams to improve attendance and engagement.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and contribute to appropriate interventions and follow-up activity.
• Provide encouragement, challenge and support to students to help them develop positive attendance habits.
• Contribute to a positive culture where students understand the importance of attending college and engaging in their learning.
• Escalate persistent or significant attendance concerns appropriately and in line with College procedures.

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident working with young people and can build positive relationships while also having the confidence to challenge poor attendance.

You will be organised, persistent and solution-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be comfortable working with a range of people and situations and able to handle sensitive conversations professionally and appropriately.

You will also need to be able to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records, while contributing positively to a wider team.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to helping every student overcome barriers, engage with their education and achieve their potential.

Why Nottingham College?

You will be joining a college that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of our students, our communities and each other.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference. Every conversation, intervention and piece of support could be the moment that helps a student re-engage with college and get back on track.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to help make every day count, we'd love to hear from you.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Paul Huskisson on [e-mail]

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: w/c 21st September 2026

Get Into Teaching

If you’re considering teaching but unsure where to start, Nottingham College offers clear pathways to help you explore your options and build a rewarding career in education. Find out more about our routes into teaching: Get in to Teaching.

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £17,632 to £18,395 per annum (this is the pro rata salary for term-time only)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Please note that this role does not meet the standard salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. However, Home Office exemptions may apply depending on individual circumstances. Candidates are advised to review the Skilled Worker visa criteria on GOV.UK before applying.