At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in improving attendance and engagement throughout their educational journey.
- Company: Join a dynamic team dedicated to student success in the Peterborough area.
- Benefits: Make a real impact while enjoying a rewarding and varied role.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and development in student services.
- Why this job: Help learners overcome barriers and achieve their goals in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or learner support, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Attendance and Engagement Officer - Peterborough Area
- Inspire Engagement, Improve Attendance, and Support Student Success
Are you passionate about helping learners stay engaged in education and achieve their full potential?
Do you enjoy building positive relationships, motivating students, and supporting them to overcome barriers to learning?
We're always keen to connect with enthusiastic and dedicated Attendance and Engagement Officers who are interested in opportunities within Further Education colleges across the Peterborough area.
This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference by supporting learners to improve attendance, increase participation, and remain engaged throughout their educational journey.
The Opportunity
As an Attendance and Engagement Officer, you'll work closely with students, curriculum teams, pastoral staff, and support services to encourage positive attendance habits and promote learner engagement.
You'll play a key role in identifying attendance concerns, supporting students facing challenges, and implementing strategies that help learners remain motivated, engaged, and on track to achieve their goals.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Monitoring and tracking student attendance across college provision
- Following up on absences and attendance concerns in a timely and supportive manner
- Building positive relationships with learners to encourage engagement and participation
- Identifying barriers that may affect attendance, motivation, or achievement
- Supporting students through targeted interventions and engagement initiatives
- Working closely with curriculum teams, tutors, and student support services
- Maintaining accurate attendance records and learner information
- Liaising with parents, carers, and external agencies where appropriate
- Supporting learner retention, progression, and achievement
- Promoting a positive, inclusive, and student-centred learning environment
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in attendance, student engagement, learner support, pastoral care, education, or a related role
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A positive, approachable, and learner-focused attitude
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to motivate and engage learners from a range of backgrounds
- Confidence managing sensitive conversations and challenging situations professionally
- A proactive and solution-focused approach
- Experience within schools, colleges, Further Education, or educational settings is desirable
Why Consider an Attendance and Engagement Officer Role?
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on students' educational journeys
- Rewarding role supporting attendance, engagement, and learner success
- Varied position with no two days the same
- Supportive and collaborative educational environments
- Opportunity to develop experience within student services, learner support, and pastoral care
- Play a key role in helping learners achieve positive outcomes and reach their goals
If you're passionate about supporting learners, promoting engagement, and helping students succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies.
Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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Attendance and Engagement Officer in Peterborough 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.
