Head of Student Engagement

Head of Student Engagement 37hours per week 52 weeks per year. Based in Weybridge Surrey. Will travel to Ashford Surrey site too. Up to 44130.70 (BRK 41

Brooklands Technical College is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. We are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning equipping our learners with the professional behaviours skills and values that they will need for their careers.

If youre passionate about education and want to make a difference wed love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Student Engagement to lead on the development and implementation of our personal development programme working closely with staff learners and stakeholders. The postholder will manage student voice activities and initiatives to enable change as well as cultivate an inclusive environment where every voice matters. The postholder will play a proactive role in the delivery of Brooklands Technical Colleges strategic aims and core organisational values to Care Inspire Collaborate and Champion.

About the role:

Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Provide leadership and management take a lead in promoting the Colleges ethos and values and contribute to the strategic priorities that drive initiatives that enhance student experience promote positive behaviours and ensure alignment with the Colleges values.
• Create Personal Development scheme of work proforma disseminate and oversee staff training necessary for cross college delivery.
• Lead and manage the delivery of the student voice framework to inform strategic decision making and drive continuous improvement ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Work collaboratively with Student Support Services curriculum and other stakeholders to develop and embed a planned approach for student experience and engagement.
• Drive improvements in attendance rates student engagement and overall student satisfaction and retention.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to provide a highquality wrap around student experience including enrichment and extracurricular activities.

To fulfil the role of Head of Student Engagement you will have:

• PGCE/Certificate in Education or equivalent
• Experience in student experience student engagement or student partnership work within further education
• Knowledge and understanding of College processes and procedures for the management of students quality and resources
• A sound understanding of the Government agenda for education development and Ofsted
• Experience of reviewing developing and implementing systems and processes with the ability to critically assess and evaluate performance in order to continuously improve.
• Inspire colleagues provide the support direction and encouragement to enable staff to perform to their full potential

What we offer:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free onsite parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our students

Brooklands College is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability medical condition genetic information gender identity age military or veteran status citizenship or other protected characteristics. Brooklands College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Preemployment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE for all those who are shortlisted and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and 2 satisfactory references

Required Experience:

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