At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with mental health, safeguarding, and emotional issues while building caring relationships.
- Company: St Vincent Sixth Form College, dedicated to student welfare and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Permanent role with a competitive salary and term-time hours for work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive academically and personally.
- Qualifications: Experience in support roles and a passion for helping young people.
Location: Gosport, Hampshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Term Time
Salary: £23,346.09
Posted: 26th June 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Expires: 24th July 2026 11:59 PM
The Student Welfare Officer role is to establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with students and to be available to offer individual support and someone for them to talk to. To provide specialist support and intervention where students are identified as having complex support needs. This includes support regarding students' mental health, homelessness, safeguarding disclosures, stress, anxiety and other physical or emotional issues. The Welfare Officer supports to coordinate and liaise with external support services regarding provision available to our student body and to work with the barrier(s) in order for the student body to access their education.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Friday 24th July 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 24th July 2026
Interview date: Monday 3rd August 2026
St Vincent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Student Welfare Officer in Gosport employer: Stvincent
St Vincent Sixth Form College is an exceptional employer located in Gosport, Hampshire, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for teachers of Business. With a commitment to professional development, the college provides ample opportunities for employee growth and encourages innovative teaching practices that inspire student success. The term-time only contract allows for a balanced work-life schedule, making it an attractive choice for educators seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
