Job Description

Job description
We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Attendance and Progress Monitor to join our team and support student success across the college. In this vital role, you'll work closely with students, Achievement Tutors, and parents to understand and address barriers to attendance. You'll monitor punctuality and attendance patterns, take action to improve engagement, and promote a culture of responsibility and commitment. By building positive relationships and providing tailored support, you'll help ensure students stay on track and make the most of their time with us. If you're passionate about student achievement and making a difference, we want to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw campus to join us as an Attendance and Progress Monitor on a permanent, part-time (17.5 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester's learning provision and are currently rated "Good" by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

(Pro-Rata)

3 well-being days per year

(FTE)

Significant pension contribution Retail discounts Employee Assistance Program Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:


Minimum Level 2 maths and English Experience of managing difficult conversations Ability to work in a friendly and professional manner Well-developed organisational and administrative skills Ability to use own initiative Flexibility and resilience Open and approachable manner Flexibility to work across college sites and business areas

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 05/09/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!