At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with attendance and engagement, building positive relationships and providing pastoral care.
- Company: Leeds City College, a leading further education institution dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension schemes, CPD opportunities, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2 English and Maths, experience supporting disadvantaged youth, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24515 - 25133 £ per year.
37 Hours per week
Reduced Year - 40 weeks
Leeds City College are recruiting for an Attendance and Engagement Officer for the Future Pathways team. This is a specialist department that supports young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and other high‑needs learners, typically aged between 16 and 24 years old. Our main goal is to help students develop the skills, confidence, qualifications, and work experience needed to move into further education, training, or employment.
Actual annual salary for 37 hours per week over 40 weeks is commencing at £24,515 with progression to £25,133.
What You Will Do
- Monitor and analyse departmental attendance daily, ensuring registers are completed accurately and on time.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents/carers, and external agencies through meetings, home visits, and ongoing communication to improve attendance and engagement.
- Provide pastoral support to students on an individual and group basis, helping to identify and overcome barriers to learning and achievement.
- Work closely with safeguarding, pastoral and teaching staff to support students with attendance, welfare and safeguarding concerns, liaising with relevant external professionals when required.
About You
- English and Maths at Level 2, with relevant qualifications (or willingness to undertake training) to support disengaged and disadvantaged young people.
- Mentoring, Teaching Assistant and/or safeguarding qualifications, or a commitment to work towards obtaining them.
- Experience of supporting and delivering interventions to disengaged and disadvantaged young people in a one-to-one or small‑group setting.
- An understanding of the barriers to attendance and engagement, with the ability to implement effective interventions and build positive, impactful relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Highly organised and adaptable, with strong administrative and IT skills, the ability to manage priorities effectively and work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits
- Annual Leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
- CPD Opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications: Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management Courses.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
- Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to Work schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life‑changing. Our values put students first and are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Safeguarding
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all our students. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias and promote a diverse talent pool.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
Attendance and Engagement Officer in Leeds employer: Leeds City College
Leeds City College is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the development of its staff. With generous annual leave, comprehensive pension schemes, and a commitment to professional growth through CPD opportunities, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in a vibrant city, the college offers unique benefits such as discounted travel and access to wellness initiatives, making it an ideal place for those passionate about supporting young people in their educational journeys.
