The vacancy
Are you passionate about supporting young people and creating inclusive, engaging environments? We’re looking for a Student Engagement Officer to join our team and help shape a vibrant student experience across our college community.
In this role, you’ll work directly with learners to develop and deliver a wide range of cultural, social, and sporting activities that promote personal development, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging. You’ll also play a key part in supporting student voice initiatives and working with those at risk of disengagement.
Essential Criteria
* Relevant vocational/professional qualification (e.g. Youth Work or Social Work)
* Experience working with young people in a supportive setting
* Understanding of safeguarding and Prevent in an education context
* Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver inclusive enrichment activities that support student retention and engagement
* Work with learners at risk of disengagement to promote positive behaviour and outcomes
* Support student voice systems, including Student Reps and Parliament
* Collaborate with curriculum staff to track learner progress and wellbeing
* Maintain a visible presence in student areas and contribute to cross-college events, including induction and open days
Additional Information
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas
* Flexible working options and job share opportunities available
* Pension scheme, health plan, and professional development support
* Enhanced DBS check required
Why join us?
* Competitive salary
* 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.
Important Notices
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will conduct social media checks on all shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a visa at this time.
Closing date: 6th August 2025
Interview date: 20th August 2025
For further information about this role, please contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.
Apply now and help us create a thriving, inclusive student community.
About Us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.
Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
The Benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
On site
nursery
Generous annual leave
2 weeks off at Christmas
Electric car scheme
* Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
* Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
* Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
* Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
* Free Eye Care Vouchers
* Discounted Hair and Beauty services
* On site nursery
* Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
* In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.
Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.
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