Sixth Form Student Liaison Officer

Ridgeway Academy; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Ridgeway Academy in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Sixth Form Student Liaison Officer to support the smooth running of Sixth Form services. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks plus a non-term day), with start in January 2027.

The position offers a supportive team, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment. Applicants should be passionate about working with young people and able to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with young people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate (able to pick up new systems quickly).
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• The Sixth Form student liaison officer contributes to the smooth running of the Sixth Form support services.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Excellent written and verbal comms

Flexible and adaptable

Independent and team worker

Computer literacy

Microsoft Excel basics

Job description

Sixth Form Student Liaison Officer

Pay scale: H4 (SCP 6-9) £26,847 - £28,153 paid pro-rata for hours and weeks worked

Actual salary £19,822.12 to £20,786.95 (includes holiday entitlement)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week Monday- Friday, 8.00am - 3pm term time only (38 weeks plus 1 day non term time working day 6.5 hours on GCSE results day in August)

Ridgeway Academy is part of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants’, one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and Atlas Multi Academy Trust. As a member of the AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organization.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our talented support staff team. The Sixth Form student liaison officer contributes to the smooth running of the Sixth Form support services.

We can offer you:

• A supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement
• A commitment to professional development
• A collaborative working environment

We are looking for someone who:

• A passion for working with young people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literate (able to pick up new systems quickly)
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Are adaptable and willing to learn

Ridgeway Academy is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply. Ridgeway Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

Closing date: 9.00am Thursday 19 November

Interview date: w/c 30 November 2026

Start date: Jan 2027