We are seeking a proactive Student Liaison Officer to join our growing Welfare Team. The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable, but also organised with a responsible attitude to promoting positive student behaviour. Student Liaisons Officers act as a duty officer service, patrolling the site, engaging positively with staff and students as well as the general public as required.
This role provides staff and students with the support, guidance, and supervision they need as well as resolving conflict should it arise. An existing First Aid at Work qualification would be advantageous but full training can be provided. Previous experience of working in the Police or Armed Forces would also be advantageous, as well as previous experience in post-16 or education.
We also offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
Abbeygate Sixth Form College is part of the Suffolk Academies Trust, working closely with One Sixth Form College and West Suffolk College. Abbeygate opened in 2019, with a Year 12 cohort only; in September 2020 we moved into our brand new state of the art building, accommodating both Year 12 and 13. We offer a broad and balanced A Level curriculum, with a wide range of activities and opportunities to enrich and extend students’ experience to develop well-rounded individuals with the essential skills required for their future studies and careers.
As a College, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [email protected]
Completed application forms should be made via out recruitment portal – if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: 8:00am on Wednesday, 28th August
Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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