Job Description

About the Role

Leeds Sixth Form College is delighted to be advertising for the role of Student Relations Officer to join our fantastic Student/Campus Relations team.


The team is responsible for a wide range of areas, including cross-college enrichment, student voice, volunteering, student leadership, and social action.


Through this work, we aim to develop student skills, widen participation, ensure learners have a voice in college and the community, and enhance their life experiences. The team also plays a key role in supporting positive discipline approaches and embedding restorative practices to promote a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.


Through this work, we aim to develop student skills, widen participation, ensure learners have a voice in college and the community, and enhance their life experiences. The team also plays a key role in supporting positive discipline approaches and embedding restorative practices to promote a respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.


What You Will Do
The post holder will be responsible for enhancing the student experience at Leeds Sixth Form College. They will work closely with staff and students to create a positive atmosphere and support learners' positive engagement in college life.


This will include working closely with various campus teams such as Leeds Sixth Form, 14+ Academies, and the School of Sport Science & Exercise to guide and advise students on making positive choices and exploring their options. They will also signpost learners to relevant opportunities, activities, and support services.


About You
Due to the nature of the role, Leeds City College welcomes applications from candidates who have experience working with young people in an education or community setting. We would also like to encourage candidates with experience working in safety or security areas.


The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, great time management skills, and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role. They will be joining a fantastic team who work together to offer support and provide positive choices to improve the student experience.


For an informal discussion about the role, please contact David Stones at 0113 386 1997 (Ext - 4725) or email david.stones@leedscitycollege.ac.uk


About Us

By joining Leeds Sixth Form College you join a community dedicated to improving the lives of young people through education. Whether you're inspiring the next generation with your dynamic teaching or supporting the work of those who do, you know you will be making a positive impact every day.


Choosing to work for Leeds Sixth Form College means that you will be part of a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Leeds Sixth Form College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.


Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV's and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.


Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays



Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

People's Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.