Position: School Liaison Officer
Location: City of London
Start date: As soon as possible
Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a leading public transport organisation to recruit a School Liaison Officer to deliver educational engagement sessions across secondary schools throughout London.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an engaging communicator who is passionate about working with young people and promoting positive behaviour, community responsibility and public safety.
The Role
As a School Liaison Officer, you will visit secondary schools and colleges across London to deliver assemblies, presentations and occasional workshops focused on promoting safe, respectful and responsible travel.
You will address current issues affecting the public transport network, including:
- Fare evasion.
- Anti-social behaviour.
- Safety at busy bus stops outside secondary schools.
- Abuse towards transport staff.
- Vandalism and criminal damage.
Sessions are designed to educate and encourage positive decision-making, taking a balanced approach that promotes empathy, respect for others and consideration for fellow passengers. You will work closely with enforcement colleagues who may accompany some sessions to provide additional expertise and support.
Alongside delivering engaging presentations, you will build positive relationships with schools, respond professionally to questions from students and staff, and contribute to wider community engagement initiatives.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, community engagement or safeguarding setting.
- Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
- The confidence to deliver assemblies to large groups of students.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to discuss challenging topics in a calm, balanced and engaging manner.
- A professional approach with excellent organisational skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
About the Organisation
Our client is one of London's largest public service organisations, committed to supporting safer communities through education, partnership working and proactive engagement with young people. Working alongside schools, colleges and community partners, the organisation delivers preventative education programmes designed to encourage positive behaviour, reduce anti-social behaviour and improve the experience of everyone using London's transport network.
Smart Teachers
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All candidates registered with Smart Teachers will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate safeguarding and employment checks.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on young people and helping to build safer communities across London, we would love to hear from you.
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