What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you someone who loves helping people and thrives on variety?
This is a unique opportunity to combine two rewarding roles in one dynamic position. As our Staff & Student Support Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting student wellbeing, health and engagement while also providing key administrative and wellbeing support for colleagues. From coordinating student healthcare plans and celebrating achievements to supporting staff development and attendance processes, you'll make a meaningful difference to the experience of both students and staff every day.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact on the experience of both students and staff every single day.
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys building positive relationships with young people and adults alike.
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Can manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Is proactive, flexible and able to prioritise competing demands.
- Has experience supporting young people with medical, welfare or wellbeing needs.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and student success.
What you'll be doing
Supporting Students
- Coordinating healthcare plans and medical support.
- Being a trained First Aider and Mental Health First Aider (or willing to train).
- Promoting student leadership, engagement and achievement.
- Working closely with students, parents/carers and external agencies.
Supporting Staff
- Coordinating absence reporting and cover arrangements.
- Supporting college recruitment, induction and appraisal processes.
- Organising training and development opportunities.
- Working with colleagues across the College to maintain a positive and supportive workplace.
What the school offers its staff
At Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College, you will be joining a supportive and ambitious college community with an excellent reputation for student success, inclusion and staff development. We are committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive.
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
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