Attendance Welfare Officer - Oldfield School

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking an Attendance Welfare Officer for Oldfield School in Bath. This term-time role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–3pm, with immediate start.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic attendance team and support pupils with attendance and welfare, while upholding safeguarding standards. The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a positive and professional approach, and a commitment to working with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Join the attendance team to support pupil attendance and welfare.
• Demonstrate positive, professional conduct and good communication with students, staff and families.
• Assist with safeguarding procedures and DBS checks as required.
• Coordinate absence monitoring and ensure timely reporting to school leadership.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.

Attendance Welfare Officer

Hours: 32.5 hours per week 5 days per week, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 3PM (term time only)

Required for immediate start

An enthusiastic member of support staff is required to join a dynamic, successful, collaborative attendance team.

The school is keen to appoint an individual who is firmly committed to working with young people, puts children first and has good organisational and communication skills. We are looking for someone who is positive, professional and a team player.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity or religion. Our school is also committed to the protection and safety of its students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further details can be found on the school website: https://www.oldfieldschool.com/about-us/vacancies/support-staff-vacancies/