Engagement Officer

Esteem Valley Academy; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer)

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership scheme

National College CPD platform

Job summary

Esteem Valley Academy is seeking an Engagement Officer to work across three sites in Derbyshire, supporting students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs to re-engage with education and build confidence for success both in and beyond the classroom.

You will work closely with pupils, families and colleagues, contributing fully to the life of the school while safeguarding and promoting welfare. The role offers a rewarding, flexible environment within a supportive MAT.

Qualifications

• The role requires a positive, flexible, caring individual who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs to re-engage with education.
• Work closely with pupils, families and colleagues to transform lives and help students achieve success both in and beyond the classroom.

Job description

Job Title: Engagement Officer

Location: Esteem Valley Academy, across 3 sites at DE7 8PF, DE7 4HD and NG10 3GN

Grade/Scale: Derbyshire Grade 8, Points 12-15

Contract: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Ready to make a lasting difference? Join Esteem Valley Academy and help transform the lives of young people who need it most. Working closely with pupils, families and colleagues, you'll support students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs to re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve success both in and beyond the classroom.

Esteem Valley Academy are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits Include:

• LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Olivia Daniells (Operations Manager) on [e-mail]

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!