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Student Engagement Officer – 35 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm – BRK 21 (£25,819.03 FTE), based at Weybridge Campus.
(Term time only – FIXED TERM CONTRACT until 3rd July 2026)
Closing date: 6th March 2026
Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers.
If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The Student Engagement Officer will provide administration support, working closely with the Director of English and Maths, to contact and follow up those students that miss lessons.
We are seeking a pro-active and well-organised individuals to fill these rewarding roles based within our college. You would work closely with students, their parents, Lecturers and other College staff, working in a proactive way to ensure students attend College regularly and achieve their learning goals. Responsibilities include identifying and acting immediately on problems relating to student attendance, punctuality and progress to ensure that students maintain an excellent attendance record.
About the role:
The Student Engagement Officer will provide administration support, working closely with the Director of English and maths, to contact and follow up those students that miss lessons.
To fulfil the role of Inclusion Mentor you should have:
* Contacting parents/guardians and students when students have missed lessons.
* Dealing with telephone calls and enquiries and passing details to the relevant department
* Assisting with communications and arrangements for catchup sessions and exams
* Supporting the Director of English and maths with the daily administration of the department.
* Liaising with College Managers when required (meetings, correspondence and follow up).
* Presenting a personable, efficient and friendly image and providing a high standard of service at all times.
What we offer:
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Financial benefits and discounts
* Pension (TPS or LGPS)
* Free on-site parking
* Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
* Employee recognition schemes
* Opportunities for professional development
* A supportive and collaborative working environment
* The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students
Brooklands Technical College is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. Brooklands Technical College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates maybe subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references. Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Brooklands Technical College, have no authority to enter an arrangement. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with Brooklands Technical College will be on our PSL.