🎓🔍 Join Our Team! Engagement Officer Needed for PRU Secondary Setting 🔍🎓
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people facing challenges in their education journey? Academics Agency is seeking a dedicated Engagement Officer to work within a PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) Secondary Setting. If you're enthusiastic, compassionate, and driven to empower students to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you!
Position: Engagement Officer, Location: PRU Secondary Setting/Chesterfield
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent, Salary: Competitive, based on experience, Start Date: Immediate
Key Responsibilities:
* Build positive relationships with students, providing support and guidance to enhance their engagement with learning.
* Develop and implement strategies to address behavioural challenges and support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
* Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
* Monitor student progress and provide feedback to inform personalized interventions and support plans.
* Organize and facilitate enrichment activities and extracurricular programs to promote social, emotional, and academic development.
* Act as a liaison between students, families, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for student well-being.
Requirements:
* Experience working with young people in a similar setting, ideally within a PRU or alternative provision environment.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with students from diverse backgrounds.
* A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting students with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
* Knowledge of relevant safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people.
* Flexibility, resilience, and a positive attitude towards working in a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable environment.
* Relevant qualifications or training in youth work, social work, education, or a related field would be advantageous.
Why Choose Academics Agency?
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people and contribute to their educational success.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Competitive salary package and benefits, including pension scheme and holiday pay.
* Chance to work with a reputable agency that values integrity, excellence, and dedication to improving educational outcomes.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV to charlotta.lovell@academicsltd.co.uk or call us on 01302 294522 we look forward to hearing from you!
Academics Agency is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
