Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer (Term Time Only plus 2 weeks)

About Sir George Monoux College:

“Students benefit from studying in an environment in which they feel confident to work hard and be themselves. Students are courteous, motivated and positive. They treat one another with respect and value the fact that the college is a place in which they feel safe.” (OFSTED, November 2021)

At Monoux Sixth Form College, we are determined that all of our students reach better futures through the ability to learn and change today. We are a dynamic and innovative Sixth Form College in Walthamstow, London, serving a diverse body of approximately 1900 learners, aged 14-19. 

In our recent OFSTED visit the college was graded as ‘Good’ in all categories, with a particular emphasis on the high-quality teaching and positive student behaviour. Our students make excellent progress from GCSE, and we are ambitious about where they go next, with an improving trend of Russell Group entry as well as high value work and apprenticeships. We want our students to achieve more than they think is possible, and take pride in our calm and purposeful campus.

About the role:

The College has a unique curriculum delivery model to provide more coherent progression pathways and in line with this, we have developed and introduced the role of Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer, which has been crucial to our students progress and attainment over recent years.  

Supporting and enabling students to achieve their potential lies at the heart of this role within our Sixth Form College. The welfare team are integral to identifying and meeting the support needs of all, but particularly our vulnerable students, to remove any barriers to their long-term academic success and well-being. This role requires an individual who understands the need to balance support with challenge and someone who can foster a strong rapport with students, parents and teams across the college.  

Are you looking for a team-based role which mentors, supports and enables students to overcome personal challenges and barriers? Do you have experience of encouraging, motivating and supporting student independence and self-determination through effective mentoring techniques?  If so, our Wellbeing & Safeguarding Officer role could be perfect for you. 

This opportunity has been created with the aim to effectively support students to maximise success. This is a perfect time to join our College as we transform how we motivate students and support learning, and we hope you will join us on this journey.

Staff Benefits include:

·        Competitive base salary;

·        Local Government Pension Scheme;

·        Ongoing professional development support;

·        Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave;

·        Free use of a range of sports & leisure facilities, including the on-site gym;

·        Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) support – 24 hours a day helpline to support on a range of issues;

·        Telephone counselling via EAP;

·        Occupational health support;

·        Eye care contribution scheme;

·        Staff wellbeing activities;

·        Free on-site staff car park;

·        Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme;

·        Season ticket loans;

·        Professional and fit for purpose working environment. 

How to apply:

If you are seeking a highly rewarding position within a successful college and are passionate about enriching the lives of students, please visit our website: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/jobs/ 

Please email your completed application form (parts 1 & 2) to: recruitment@sgmc.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 4th December 2024  by 10am* 

Interview Date:                             w/k commencing 9th December 2024 

Start Date:                                   As soon as possible

*We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications which enable us to appoint a suitable candidate for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this vacancy, we advise you to submit your application form (parts 1 & 2) as early as possible. 

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful. Previous applicants within the last six months need not apply.

We have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment compliance checks.