Medina College is seeking a Student Engagement Officer. They will play a key role in supporting the school’s pastoral team by working directly with students who are experiencing difficulties engaging with learning. Through a trauma-informed approach, the Student Engagement Officer will contribute to a positive school culture where all students feel safe, understood, and valued.
Medina College is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.
Medina College is located over two sites, the 11‑16 site on the outskirts of Newport, and the post 16 site, The Island VI Form, in a central town location in Newport. However this post will be exclusively based on the Medina College 11‑16 site.
Responsibilities
* Provide dynamic, consistent, equitable and motivational instruction ensuring students, over the time they are part of the programme, engage with activities and learning processes.
* Embody our Medina College values of Ambition, Courage, Confidence and Kindness.
* Work with all colleagues to maintain a robust safeguarding environment with a clear focus on the safety and wellbeing of the students.
* Support the Trust’s values of Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity and Pupil’s First.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices also reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short‑listed for interview.
Please have a look at Job Description and if you feel you have the attributes, qualities and experience to fulfil one of these exciting roles then please send completed applications to HR@iow.hispmat.org
Closing Dates
Closing: 9am Wednesday 25 February 2026
Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026
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