Overview
Location: Newcastle under Lyme and Stafford College sites
2 x 30 hour posts available. Additional opportunity for an extra 7 hours at the Leek Campus.
These roles are term-time working only – 38 weeks per year.
Salary: £29,480 to £32,291 (NSUP17 - NSUP20) pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience). Actual Salary: £20,455 to 22,405 (30 hour post).
It would be appreciated if you indicate which College site would be your preference as your place of work in your supporting statement.
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College\'s provision and acknowledged NSCG\'s staff as professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and working tirelessly to meet the needs of learners; teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive; teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.
To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.
The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2,000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.
Responsibilities
* As part of the Student Services Team, the Student Wellbeing Officers are responsible for the further development of a supportive culture for learners across the College, ensuring that wellbeing and safeguarding needs of all students are met.
* Liaising with other areas of the College including personal tutors and working directly with learners.
* Identify learners at risk of leaving or failing to achieve on their programmes and implement strategies to minimise these risks.
* Work within the curriculum team to identify learners who may require support because of factors placing them at risk on their programmes.
* Negotiate an appropriate plan of action with learners and the curriculum team to reduce risk factors.
* Act as an independent impartial advisor on learner-related matters, acting as an advocate for the learner where appropriate.
* Arrange and implement regular one-to-one reviews with learners from the caseload.
* Follow the College\'s safeguarding procedure and take appropriate action where necessary.
* Liaise with external agencies on behalf of the learner and make external referrals where appropriate.
Required Skills And Experience
* Has relevant experience of working with young people and the ability to relate to them, with an understanding of their needs and ability to inspire them.
* Knowledge and experience of safeguarding.
* Has a relevant level 3 qualification or job experience.
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with the ability to take responsibility, make decisions and work on own initiative.
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
What\'s in it for you?
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Subsidised Gym Membership
* Excellent training and development opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
* Staff parking available
* Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
* On-site restaurant facilities and free early morning coffee/tea and toast
How To Apply
To apply for the role of Safeguarding & Wellbeing Officer please click Apply Now to complete an online application form. If applying via a jobs board, you will receive an email and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website.
The closing date for completed applications is 9 November 2025.
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. All college-based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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