Attendance Officer

£13.45 per hour (including holiday pay)

2024-10-17 | ref: 284454

Join Our Team at Bolton College!

Job Title: Attendance Officer
Department: Student Experience Team
Location: Deane Road (may be required to work at other College locations)
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Term: Temporary to end of November
Salary: £13.45 per hour (including holiday pay)

Purpose of Job:

We are seeking an organised and proactive Attendance Officer to join our Student Experience Team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in monitoring and reporting on student attendance, ensuring registers are accurately maintained. You’ll work closely with curriculum areas and the Student Experience Manager to support and improve attendance levels across the College.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with the College’s Attendance and Punctuality Policy.
Generate and interpret weekly attendance reports using spreadsheets, databases, and other data sources.
Monitor register completion within assigned curriculum areas.
Liaise with staff to resolve attendance-related issues efficiently and professionally.
Attend weekly team meetings and work proactively with curriculum staff to ensure accurate attendance recording.
Collaborate with Learning and Development Mentors to implement strategies aimed at improving attendance.
Contact parents, carers, and students regarding lateness or absences and ensure all absences are properly recorded.
Assist with queries from academic and support staff, either in-person, via phone, or electronically.
Actively contribute to the College’s safeguarding, equality, and diversity initiatives.

Key Skills & Requirements:

Strong organisational and data analysis skills.
Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in the working environment.

Why Join Us?

At Bolton College, we are committed to creating a positive learning environment for our students. By joining our team, you will play a key role in supporting student success and enhancing their educational journey. You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your skills and qualifications through continuous training and professional development.

If you are passionate about education and have the skills to support our mission to improve student attendance and experience, we would love to hear from you.

The Legal Bit

Bolton Talent Solutions is acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Bolton Talent Solutions is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted, you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.

Reference: INDNAT