Attendance & Wellbeing Support Officer

West Somerset College; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

West Somerset College is seeking an Attendance Officer to support the management of student attendance across the college. This proactive role promotes excellent attendance, supports wellbeing and ensures accurate records.

You will work with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies to identify concerns, provide timely information and reports, and help create a positive learning environment where every student can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining the college's attendance recording systems.
• Producing attendance reports and providing attendance data to staff and relevant stakeholders.
• Liaising with parents and carers regarding attendance concerns through meetings, letters, telephone calls and text messages.
• Supporting teaching and pastoral staff in monitoring and improving student attendance.
• Organising and monitoring detentions relating to lateness.
• Providing general administrative support and contributing to the wider office team as required.

Job description

West Somerset College is seeking an Attendance Officer to support the management of student attendance across the college. This proactive role promotes excellent attendance, supports wellbeing and ensures accurate records.

You will work with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies to identify concerns, provide timely information and reports, and help create a positive learning environment where every student can succeed.