Overview
Kingston College is seeking a Student Community Officer to support Curriculum, Student Services and Security Teams in the positive engagement of students, particularly those considered ‘at risk’ or ‘hard to reach’. You’ll play a pivotal role in providing a positive ethos within the Creative Industries Campus of the College community, encompassing enrichment and the wider holistic Student Services on offer. You’ll provide an engaging, welcoming onsite presence during the College Day, signposting enrichment and promoting positive attitudes, inclusivity and behaviour and provide an early intervention support strategy for identified students ‘at risk’.
Based at the Creative Industries Centre, the role supports a range of courses such as art and design, media, fashion, dance, music and games design with students on 16-19 study programmes, Access diplomas, Apprenticeships and Higher Education courses. The successful candidate will work autonomously at our satellite service in close liaison with the enrichment team, wider Student Services and curriculum colleagues based at the CIC and main Kingston Hall Road sites. The post includes Term Time Only (36 hours per week over 40 weeks per year).
You’ll hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a relevant discipline (for example, youth work, youth justice, social care) and have experience of outreach/detached youth work or similar. You’ll have experience of working with young people in a school or College setting with an understanding of issues that may affect a student’s ability to attend College and comply with appropriate standards of behaviour as set out in Group Policy. You’ll be able to establish positive relationships with young people, manage challenging behaviour and apply de-escalation, negotiation and restorative approaches/ conflict resolution. You’ll be organised and able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary Service and College team, with experience of IT and online data administration systems relating to student records and the ability to produce accurate, timely written reports and statements.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 12 October 2025.
We have a generous benefits package and an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
* E-Learning Providers
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