Student Attendance and Engagement Coordinator

Plumpton College; Lewes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Lewes is seeking a Student Attendance and Engagement Coordinator. This role focuses on providing support to young learners, ensuring they remain engaged and on track in their studies. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification and experience working with youth. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive CPD opportunities

Access to onsite gym

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Plumpton wine and courses

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential to engage with students and staff.
• Organizational skills necessary for monitoring attendance.
• Experience in one-to-one and group settings with young people is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track student attendance, maintaining accurate records.
• Support vulnerable learners with tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Experience working with young people

Commitment to safeguarding

Education

A Level 3 qualification (Youthwork, Teaching, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Student Attendance and Engagement Coordinator

Company: Plumpton College

Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE

Closing Date: 04-10-2025

Salary: up to £32,630 pro rata

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Note: We are unable to offer VISA sponsorship for this role

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? Do you have the skills to engage, support and inspire students to stay on track with their education? If so, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Student Attendance and Engagement Coordinator to play a key role in supporting our 16–19 full-time students. This is a non-teaching position where you will work closely with our cohort leads to monitor attendance, implement support plans, and intervene early when barriers to learning arise.
• Monitor and track student attendance, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Support vulnerable learners with tailored interventions and “back on track” plans.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents/guardians, and external agencies to provide a joined-up approach.
• Encourage, motivate, and celebrate student progress, fostering confidence and engagement.

What we’re looking for

• A Level 3 qualification (Youthwork, Teaching, or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people in one-to-one and group settings.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits and values

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive, Progressive—in everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.

New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches.

Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees, and social events at Christmas.

Interviews will take place on 7th October so if you are motivated to make a positive difference to young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.