Attendance Support Officer

West Somerset College · Minehead, South West

Attendance Support Officer at West Somerset College, based in Minehead, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Minehead, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
1 Oct 2026

Reference b763deb60a660f77384c2d427b7bf35879af22b3

About the role

About The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Attendance Officer to support the effective management of student attendance across the college. This is a varied administrative role that plays a key part in promoting excellent attendance, supporting student wellbeing, and ensuring accurate attendance records are maintained.

Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, parents and external agencies, you will help identify and address attendance concerns, provide timely attendance information and reports, and contribute to creating a positive learning environment where every student can succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.

Reference: b763deb60a660f77384c2d427b7bf35879af22b3 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 1 Oct 2026 · Listed via West Somerset College

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