Transitions Officer

Preston College; Preston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible working

Free car parking

Cycle to work

Local government/pension scheme

Job summary

Preston College is seeking a Transitions Officer to join our Learner Support team. You will help identify and engage prospective students, guiding them and their families as they transition into further education.

The role involves working with local schools and external agencies to remove barriers and create positive pathways for success. Working in a supportive environment, you will collaborate with applicants, families and education professionals to ensure a smooth start at college,

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND or student support is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trust with students, families and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective students and their families; provide guidance on transition paths.
• Coordinate with schools, agencies and the Student Recruitment team to remove barriers to entry.
• Support learners and families throughout the transition into college and first weeks of study.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Transitions Officer

Preston College View all jobs

• Fulwood, Lancashire
• £30,704-34,462 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

6 hours ago

Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) achieve their potential? As a Transitions Officer within our Learner Support team, you will play a key role in supporting students and their families as they navigate the journey into further education.

Working in partnership with our Student Recruitment team, local schools and specialist provisions across Lancashire, you will help identify, engage and support prospective students, ensuring they receive the guidance, advice and transition support needed to make a successful start at college. You will work collaboratively with applicants, families, education professionals and external agencies to remove barriers, build confidence and create positive pathways for success.

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same. In return, you'll join a passionate, supportive team committed to inclusion and student achievement, with opportunities to develop specialist SEND knowledge, build professional networks and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

At Preston College our vision is 'to transform lives through education', and we take great pride in supporting all of our students to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.

We are rated Good by Ofsted and have been recognised as making a 'strong' contribution to skills. We are ambitious in seeking excellent outcomes for our students, communities, employers and staff.

We have a strong College culture, underpinned by five key values developed with our diverse body of staff:

• Welcoming and inclusive
• Supportive and compassionate
• Aspirational for our learners, ourselves and each other
• Act with integrity and transparency
• Be accountable

With Outstanding financial health, the College provides generous terms and conditions that are intended to attract, motivate and retain the best people in delivery of our strategic objectives.

Our Board of Governors is committed to an ambitious Three Year Plan, which sets out our aspirations from 2023 to 2026, currently being updated for the next three years.

Job Details

• Job Title: Transitions Officer
• Salary: Job family Group 4 (SCP 22-26) £30,704 to £34,462 per year (pro rata for part-time), salary based on qualifications and experience. There will be an opportunity for progression within this pay range.
• Hours: 22.2 hours per week worked over 3 days, 0.6 FTE, Part time, Permanent
• Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 29 September 2026 23:59
• Interview Date: Friday 09 October 2026

If you feel that this exciting opportunity is the right fit for you, then we look forward to your application.

The successful candidate for this appointment will be required to apply for appropriate disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring service.

About us

Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and other activities to give everyone the chance to truly achieve what they are capable of. We believe that we are inspirational in what we do, and that the support we offer to both our students and our staff is second to none.

What we offer

Preston College has achieved a prestigious 'Gold' award by Investors in People, and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below. For a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs

• Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
• Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
• Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
• Free car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments and a range of other benefits.