Job description

Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Student Enrichment Officer.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Details of the role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at MidKent College to join the Student Support Department as a Student Enrichment Officer. The role focuses on the planning and delivery of a robust and vibrant programme of enrichment activities to support the student journey at College.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated, team player who would like to make a positive impact on the student experience within the college environment. We are looking for individuals who relish working in a fast-paced environment working in a student facing role to empower students to enhance their personal development engaging in extracurricular activities.

If you enjoy planning and delivery events, activities, clubs and societies then this is the role for you!

Job Requirements

You will have 4 passes at GCSE level or equivalent standard, including English and maths and a Safeguarding Qualification at Level 2 or a willingness to work towards one.

It will be desirable that you have experience of working in an FE/ Secondary education environment, and knowledge and experience of working with disadvantaged and disengaged young people. You will have responsibility for the promotion of equality and diversity issues with young people and recognising and dealing with student welfare and safeguarding needs.

This is a Term Time Only position, working 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year. The working hours will be 08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 - 16:00 on Fridays. Whilst the role is cross site - the successfully candidate will be based primarily at our Maidstone Campus.

The pro rata salary bracket based on 40 weeks is £17,778 - £21,986 per annum.

Interviews will be held on Monday, 29 June 2023.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.