Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement

Weston College; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an experienced Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement to lead a nationally important programme. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with on-site interview processes at a Weston-super-Mare campus.

You will be accountable for designing, delivering and improving NEET prevention strategies, coordinating staff and resources, and using data to shape provision and partnerships that re-engage disengaged learners.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Teaching Qualification is required.
• A relevant leadership, management, youth work, careers, SEND or education qualification.
• Demonstrated leadership and management within education, training, youth engagement or a related service.
• Experience of designing and improving programmes for young people who face barriers to participation or are at risk of becoming NEET.

Responsibilities

• Lead a responsive, ambitious and inclusive NEET Prevention and Engagement provision that combines high expectations with high support.
• Ensure programmes are well designed, effectively delivered and focused on re-engagement, personal development, attendance, achievement, progression and sustained destinations.
• Be accountable for the quality, performance, staffing, resources and continuous improvement of the provision.
• Use evidence, learner information and partnership intelligence to shape the offer, respond to emerging local need and strengthen the College's collective approach to preventing young people from becoming NEET.

Skills

Leadership

Programme design

Youth engagement

Partnership intelligence

Education

Level 4 Teaching Qualification

Leadership/management qualification (education/youth services)

Job description

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Job profile for Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement

Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement

Weston-super-Mare

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Job details

Salary £46k - £52k p.a. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time (AYR) Region North Somerset Job category/type Management Date posted 29/10/2026 Job reference WREQ6020 Attachments attachment Staff Benefits.pdf attachment Job Description - Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement.pdf attachment Applicant Information.pdf

Job description

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work.

We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join us as the Head of NEET Prevention and Engagement.

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.

Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.

The person appointed will:

• Lead a responsive, ambitious and inclusive NEET Prevention and Engagement provision that combines high expectations with high support.
• Ensure that programmes are well designed, effectively delivered and focused on re-engagement, personal development, attendance, achievement, progression and sustained destinations.
• Be accountable for the quality, performance, staffing, resources and continuous improvement of the provision.
• Use evidence, learner information and partnership intelligence to shape the offer, respond to emerging local need and strengthen the College's collective approach to preventing young people from becoming NEET.

Required skills and qualifications

• Level 4 Teaching Qualification.
• A relevant leadership, management, youth work, careers, SEND or education qualification.
• Successful leadership and management within education, training, youth engagement or a related service.
• Experience of designing and improving programmes for young people who face barriers to participation or are at risk of becoming NEET.

For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.

Weston 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.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants who require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 01934 411441.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early applications.