Attendance Monitor

We are seeking to appoint 2 Attendance Monitors based at Longbridge Campus and Hall Green Campus (Part Time, Term Time 38 weeks, until June 2027)

Closing date for application : 19th June 2026

Interview date : 22nd June 2026

Work as an integral part of the Student Support Services team to contribute to the College's overall achievement of excellent student punctuality and attendance and Safeguarding of all students and apprentices.

• Administer a daily attendance and punctuality check each morning and contact home by phone/text if students are not in college
• Administer more regular attendance and punctuality checks for groups of identified vulnerable learners including but not limited to Looked after Children and Care Leavers.
• Access, read and analyse absence data throughout the working day to establish patterns that might need to be followed up from a safeguarding perspective and refer as appropriate.
• Identify students where appropriate action regarding attendance needs to be taken and advise to the appropriate staff.
• Contact student engagement regarding student absences where there are students who may require referral to external agencies.
• Telephone students or their parents/guardians, and report accurately on absence or absence patterns and record or input responses obtained. Book 1-1 meetings with personal tutors and students (with parents if required) at request of Deputy Faculty Head.
• Relay those responses to relevant curriculum and support staff.
• Keep systematic and live record of all calls made and letters, emails or SMS messages sent using the relevant college information systems.
• Ensure that all key staff are kept updated on student absence.
• Contribute to development of new ideas and initiatives to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Make direct contact with students by visiting class when deemed necessary to ascertain reason for absence.
• Liaise and refer students to Student Engagement for specialist support and guidance as appropriate
• Develop excellent working partnerships with students and parents / carers to promote the importance of good attendance and punctuality.
• Work with Safeguarding and Support Team to communicate growing
• Meet weekly with the Deputy Faculty Head (with Head of School if required) to discuss students whose attendance is causing concern and to assess intervention strategies.
• Check that staff are completing registers correctly
• Produce a weekly summary of attendance data for Deputy Faculty Head and communicate to staff
• Administer all the necessary IT administration, maintenance and report generation
• To maintain and develop own knowledge, skills and experience through formal training, staff development activities and networking including with referral agencies.
• To adhere to College equal opportunities policies, procedures and practices
• To take all necessary steps to ensure the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Background checks: enhanced DBS;
  Prohibition check;
  Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
• Minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education. Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economic resource by providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and embedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and…