Student Experience and Wellbeing Manager - Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Experience and Wellbeing Manager to join our highly effective Student Experience and Wellbeing Team, reporting to our Director of Student Experience and Wellbeing (DSL). You'll be working alongside and managing our amazing, inspirational, friendly and hard-working staff to ensure we provide aspirational and inclusive learning opportunities to all our students.

As a Student Experience and Wellbeing Manager with Etc. you will be a key member of the College management team, supporting all staff to create a culture of safeguarding for all our students. You will act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the group and the lead for all safeguarding matters at the site you are based at.

The ideal candidate will be organised, empathetic and approachable. Have detailed experience of working and supporting learners of various ages and abilities, as well as an excellent understanding of safeguarding. Good leadership and management skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work to high levels of accuracy and attention to detail, experience of producing high quality reports as well as be willing to learn and develop.

This role is a pivotal role for Safeguarding at the college, and the successful post holder will be a primary point of contact for staff, students, families and external agencies. Management experience related to safeguarding in an education, social work or youth service setting is essential, however further job specific training will be provided. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more - we've listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team

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The Education Training Collective (Etc.) is a dynamic and forward-thinking group of colleges and training providers, including Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training Group and Innersummit. Together, we deliver high-quality education and skills training across the Tees Valley.

We are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted, highlighting the exceptional support, teaching and opportunities we provide to help out students thrive. As we continue to build on this success, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team and make a real difference.

We're passionate about creating greater opportunities for all of our students and communities- equipping people with the skills to launch their careers, raise aspirations and power the economic growth of our region. ONE Etc- fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. If you share our ambition and energy, we'd love to hear from you.

Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
Career development opportunities for progression
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
Better Health at Work Scheme - Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)

Schedule

Monday-Friday
Flexible lunch breaks

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.