Student Welfare Officer

Fixed term from September 2026 - July 2027 / Term time only (40 weeks)

What we are looking for:

• Experience of working with young people aged 16+ including vulnerable or hard-to-engage young people.
• Experience of attendance monitoring, student welfare, safeguarding, pastoral support, or related work.
• Experience of working with external agencies and professionals.
• Good understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Ability to write concise reports and maintain accurate records
• A full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for carrying out home visits and community-based welfare interventions

Duties/responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and support students whose attendance, wellbeing, safeguarding concerns, or personal circumstances are impacting their ability to engage with learning
• Work closely with curriculum teams, Student Experience staff, parents/carers and external agencies
• Monitor attendance, undertake welfare checks, conducting home visits where appropriate, and implementing interventions to improve attendance, retention, and student engagement

Benefits:

In return, we offer a close-knit, supportive working environment focused on staff and student wellness. Our attractive, green belt campus has excellent facilities and transport links. This initial fixed term contract presents a superb opportunity to make a difference in young people's lives.

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DS clearance).

Closing date 15^th July 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised so recommend you submit your application at your earliest convenience)

Interviews expected to be held 22^nd July 2026