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 Maths) and strong administrative skills
Have experience working with young people or in a customer-facing or administrative role
Demonstrate excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
Be calm, professional and able to respond effectively in busy or high-pressure situations
Show a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
Be confident working independently and as part of a team, using their initiative to solve problems
Experience in a school setting, attendance management or first aid is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career
The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Apply Today
To learn more about the role, the school and the Trust, please visit our Vacancies page .
To apply, please download and complete the application forms available on our Vacancies page. Once you have completed the forms, please email your application to View email address on tes.com .
Closing Date: 8am on Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026
St Thomas More Language College and the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List.
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