Student Attendance Officer - Cambridge Area
Make a Positive Impact on Student Success
Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you enjoy building positive relationships, promoting engagement, and making a real difference in learners' educational journeys?
We're always keen to connect with dedicated and proactive Student Attendance Officers who are interested in opportunities within Further Education colleges across the Cambridge area.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting student attendance, engagement, and wellbeing, helping learners overcome barriers to education and achieve their goals.
The Opportunity
As a Student Attendance Officer, you'll work closely with students, curriculum teams, pastoral staff, and external agencies to promote excellent attendance and support learner retention.
You'll be at the heart of student support, helping to identify attendance concerns early, engaging with learners and their families, and implementing strategies that encourage positive attendance habits and student success.
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitoring and tracking student attendance across college provision
- Following up on absences and identifying patterns of poor attendance
- Building positive relationships with learners to encourage engagement and participation
- Supporting students to overcome barriers that may impact attendance
- Working closely with curriculum teams, tutors, and student support services
- Maintaining accurate attendance records and reporting information where required
- Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies when appropriate
- Supporting student retention and achievement through proactive interventions
- Contributing to a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Promoting a culture of high expectations and student success
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in attendance, student services, pastoral support, administration, education, or a related role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to build rapport with learners from a range of backgrounds
- A proactive and solution-focused approach
- Confidence managing sensitive conversations and maintaining professional boundaries
- Experience working within education, Further Education, schools, colleges, or student support environments is desirable
Why Consider a Student Attendance Officer Role?
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to students' educational outcomes
- Varied and rewarding role with daily interaction with learners
- Supportive and collaborative college environments
- Opportunity to develop skills within student services, pastoral support, and learner engagement
- Play a key role in improving attendance, retention, and achievement
- Be part of a team committed to helping learners succeed
If you're passionate about supporting students and promoting positive educational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Student Attendance Officer in Cambridge employer: Morgan Hunt UK Limited
Morgan Hunt UK Limited is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows employees to thrive both in the office and remotely. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the community in Cambridgeshire. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in public service.
