Student Liaison Officer

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wigan is seeking a Student Liaison Officer to enhance students' personal and educational development. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £22,233 - £22,975 per annum, pro rata. The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to promote an inclusive environment. Applications are open until 2 November 2025.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements

Support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to facilitate students' personal, social and educational development.
• Contribute effectively to the College’s inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate students' personal and educational development.
• Promote an inclusive environment for overall student experience.

Job description

Overview

St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1500 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.

In January 2024 the College retained its Ofsted “outstanding” judgement with inspectors commenting: “students are highly motivated to achieve.” They embody the culture of kindness, mutual respect and high expectation that permeate the college. In December 2023, the “outstanding” inspection report from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate began with: “St John Rigby College is a joyful, happy and supportive community.”

Role

Student Liaison Officer

As the Student Liaison Officer, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively to facilitate students\' personal, social and educational development and to contribute effectively to the College’s inclusive environment and overall student experience.

Details

Start Date: ASAP

Hours per week: Full time, 36.25 hours per week

Working pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30 – 16:30

Tenure: Permanent, term time only plus 1 week

Salary/Grade: 7 - 9 of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine - currently £25,951 – £26,818 pro rata, per annum. (Actual salary is £22,233 - £22,975 per annum)

How to apply

For further details about the college or to apply for this role please visit our recruitment page at Mynewterm and complete the online application: St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College, Wigan, Lancashire | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

Safeguarding, equality and wellbeing

At SJR we value work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is a recognised supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

The 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. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches.

Applications

Closing Date: 2 November 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed.

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