At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote excellent attendance and support students to achieve their full potential.
- Company: Join a supportive college focused on student success and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and a commitment to inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good education standard, IT proficiency, and experience with young people.
The predicted salary is between 27733 - 28634 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join our team. This is a key role focused on promoting excellent attendance and punctuality across the College, supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will work closely with staff, students and families to monitor attendance, implement effective interventions, and contribute to a culture of high expectations and support.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, record and analyse student attendance and punctuality data
- Implement and support College attendance policies and procedures
- Identify trends and work with colleagues to improve attendance outcomes
- Support vulnerable learners and raise safeguarding concerns where appropriate
- Communicate with parents/carers regarding attendance, including calls and messages
- Attend meetings with parents/carers and external agencies to support student progress
- Provide targeted 1:1 and small group interventions for students
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to support student wellbeing and engagement
- Respond to day-to-day queries from staff, students and families
- Contribute to initiatives that encourage, reward and improve attendance
About You
- Has a good standard of education (minimum GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent)
- Has experience in an administrative or office-based role
- Is confident using IT systems including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
- Has experience working with young people or in an education, community or care setting
- Can manage a busy workload and remain calm under pressure
- Communicates effectively with people at all levels, showing empathy and professionalism
- Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and student success
Why Join Us?
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students’ lives
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and high standards
Important Information for Applicants
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews may be arranged before the advertised closing date. The use of generative AI in applications is monitored. Any use of AI to support your application must be declared.
Further Details
We strive to be representative of the community we serve and know that diverse talent builds a better College and provides an enhanced experience for our students. We’re committed to building an organisation where everyone is welcome, supported and able to thrive. Equality and diversity are fundamental to our core beliefs and values. That’s why we welcome people from all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socio-economic classes, religions, disabilities and ages in everything we do.
The safeguarding of all students is paramount and this approach is embedded into everything we do. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines and having regard to all relevant guidance, any offer of employment will be subject to a comprehensive checking process including satisfactory references from current and previous employers, DBS Enhanced Disclosure and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates.
2026-43 - Attendance Officer in Bristol employer: St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Join our dedicated team as an Attendance Officer, where you will play a vital role in fostering student success and wellbeing within a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a commitment to inclusion and high standards, ensuring that you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students while enjoying a fulfilling career. Located in a vibrant community, this position allows you to engage with diverse individuals and contribute to a culture of excellence.
Contact Details:
St Brendan's Sixth Form College Recruitment Team
