Job Description

Job Title: Attendance Officer

Location: Broadstairs, CT10 2RZ

Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per year

Job type: Full Time/Part Time, Contract

About Us:

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Purpose of Post:

To provide friendly and effective admission service and to provide advice and guidance to potential students and existing students’ enquiries. The post holder will monitor student attendance and ensure implementation of the attendance policy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Attendance;

Develop a good knowledge of the attendance policy, termination policy, disciplinary and grievance policy and other related policies, procedures and forms and ensure their implementation

Create attendance groups and communicate timetables to all students

Ensure attendance data on the College database and physical forms is reconciled, matched and is accurate

Ensure implementation of attendance policy and all attendance related to disciplinary actions are taken according the College policies and procedures

Authorise leave of students who could not attend classes in accordance with attendance policy

Monitor and ensure that all students attend their classes according to the attendance policy and contact all students whose attendance is below threshold agreed by the College

Other General College Duties;

Work flexibly as part of the College team to ensure the smooth running of the College’s premises and facilities

Participate actively and flexibly in a range of College-wide activities, such as duty rotas, enrolment and marketing events

Participate in training and team development activities, to develop and update skills and knowledge

Understand and be committed to the College’s health and safety Policy statement and the College’s safety priorities and be aware of your contribution to them

Be aware of the College’s equality policies and demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to promote the principle of equality and diversity throughout all aspects of your work

Be familiar with safeguarding requirements as outlined in the College’s policies and comply with its requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults

Undertake such additional duties or projects as directed by the directors or senior managers of the College.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Attendance Officer, College Administrator, Administration Assistant, Business Support, Business Administrator, Office Administrator, Academic Office Support, may also be considered for this role