Attendance and Welfare Officer

Attendance and Welfare Officer Join St Thomas More Language College, SW3 2QS, as an Attendance and Welfare Officer. Hours: Full time, all year round Salary: £32,442 - £33,384 Start Date: 1st September 2026 Contract: Permanent Are you highly organised, proactive and passionate about supporting young people to thrive? St Thomas More Language College is seeking a dedicated Attendance and Welfare Officer to join our team. This is a key role in promoting excellent attendance, supporting pupil wellbeing and ensuring that every student is able to succeed in a safe and supportive environment. About Us St Thomas More Language College is a thriving Catholic institution which offers a rich and diverse curriculum for its students and a commitment to development opportunities for its staff. The college is a part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust which promotes a collaborative environment, founded on Catholic Social Teaching and the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, ensuring pupils and staff are supported to grow and succeed. Key Responsibilities As an Attendance and Welfare Officer, you will: Monitor and track student attendance daily, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records using the school’s management information system (Arbor) Follow up on absences by contacting parents/carers and recording outcomes promptly Analyse attendance data to identify trends and support targeted interventions Work closely with staff, families and external agencies to improve attendance and address barriers to learning Attend meetings with families and contribute to action plans for persistent absence Provide first aid support and oversee student welfare, including supervising sick or injured pupils Produce attendance reports for senior leaders, governors and external agencies Ensure compliance with safeguarding, attendance regulations and school policies at all times What We Are Looking For Our ideal candidate will: Have at least five GCSEs (including English and