At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with students, promote positive behaviour, and support attendance across college campuses.
- Company: The Sheffield College, a vibrant institution transforming lives through learning.
- Benefits: Pro-rata salary, generous leave, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for student engagement.
The predicted salary is between 28760 - 33563 £ per year.
This role is term-time, the salary will be pro-rata for hours worked.
About us
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About the role
The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs. This role is central to fostering a positive, disciplined, and supportive learning environment across all The Sheffield College campuses. The Student Engagement Officer (SEO) will provide a highly visible, proactive presence, focusing on improving student attendance, positively engaging with behaviours, and ensuring the effective use of communal campus spaces. The role is an important link between all academic, student experience and professional service teams.
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide relational practice with students at all The Sheffield College campuses.
- To communicate on a daily basis with security and the Duty Manager in regard to student behaviour on campus.
- Actively promote positive behaviours and attitudes around all college campuses, to positively engage with inappropriate behaviours at the point of contact.
- Daily management of social communal spaces including toilets and changing facilities.
- To use youth mentoring and positive interaction methods whilst engaging students.
- To link students who are absent or display poor behaviour back to their academies and student central teams via personal tutors, Heads of Student Experience, and Student Central.
- To signpost students towards activities that will enable the student(s) to extend their personal development and professional skills.
- To provide full presence in communal spaces on campus at all times.
- To be part of the meet and greet team on the front reception at 8:30 to 9:30.
- To undertake internal absenteeism and poor behaviours checks in key areas throughout the college day.
- To repeat the internal absence and poor behaviours check.
- Regular engagement with students in regards to their attendance.
- Escorting students to class if found to be absent and report absence to the academy personal tutor.
- To monitor student behaviour on campus.
- To engage with students who are displaying unacceptable behaviour in communal spaces.
- With the assistance of the Duty Manager to time out students who are warned three times of poor behaviour on campus.
- To report all poor behaviour of students to the Head of Student Experience of that academy.
- To ensure student engagement in attendance and behaviour is appropriately recorded.
- Contribute to and report against data.
- To undertake tasks relating to the effective management and storage of documentation.
Cross-college Responsibilities
- You may be required to participate in cross-college teams and working groups on key projects.
- You may need to attend relevant internal committees and groups.
- You will act as a role model to colleagues, ensuring that the responsibilities of the post are carried out in line with the Colleges FREDIE values and behaviours.
Student Related Responsibilities
- Anyone who has regular contact with children and young people in their day-to-day responsibilities must ensure they are safe.
- You will work with the Safeguarding Team, ensuring concerns regarding students/apprentices are shared in a timely, accurate manner.
- You will be involved in supporting college open days, supporting during the exam season, student enrolment and any other required events.
Other Responsibilities
- All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the college provides a safe and sustainable environment for students, staff and visitors.
- You will support this by understanding and undertaking the specific responsibilities for your role as documented within the Health and Safety Policy and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Data Protection Regulations.
- Ensure that environmental sustainability is a key consideration in the actions we take, working towards the colleges environmental strategy and net zero ambition.
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £28,760 - £33,563 per annum (pro-rata for hours worked) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our benefits include:
- Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA.
- Annual leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours).
- Health and wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Health through PAM.
- Free eye tests for VDU users.
- Free Parking available at the majority of our campuses.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.
Next Steps:
To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team. CVs are currently not accepted.
Closing date: 3rd July 2026. Please be aware if we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Locations
Student Engagement Officer - Term Time in Sheffield, Yorkshire employer: The Sheffield College
The Sheffield College is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, competitive benefits including enhanced pension contributions and generous annual leave, and a focus on transforming lives through education, this role as a Student Engagement Officer provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment.
