Whole College Attendance Officer

Bishop's Stortford College; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop's Stortford College is seeking a dedicated Whole College Attendance Officer to lead day-to-day attendance management across the College, promoting pupil wellbeing and ensuring statutory compliance. You will work with pupils, parents, boarding staff, tutors and safeguarding teams to overcome barriers to attendance and support every pupil to engage fully with their education.

The role requires safeguarding commitment and collaboration across teams, with a focus on building a culture where

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Whole College Attendance Officer to lead the day-to-day management of attendance across the College. This is a key role focused on promoting excellent attendance, supporting pupil wellbeing and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Working closely with pupils, parents, boarding staff, tutors, pastoral and safeguarding teams, and external agencies, you will help identify and overcome barriers to attendance, ensuring every pupil is supported to fully engage with their education. As the College’s central point of expertise for attendance matters, you will play a vital role in driving our attendance strategy and fostering a culture where every pupil can thrive.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the College’s Child Protection Policy is available on the website.

Bishop's Stortford College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all employees are subject to a number of pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.References and an online search will be undertaken prior to interview. To this end, robust Safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to support families, pupils, staff, and volunteers. In compliance with the sharing of information guidance/best practice, any concerns are passed to designated teachers, trained in Safeguarding.