Student Participation Officers

**Sunderland Post, 30 hours per week, TTO (38 weeks) permanent. Hartlepool Sixth Form Post, 24 hours per week, TTO (38 weeks) permanent.**

**Salary £23,627.17 - £24,976.76 per annum FTE**

**Sunderland Post: Actual salary is based on 30 hours per week/38 weeks per year -** **£16,720.22 - £17,675.29 per annum**

**Hartlepool Sixth Form Post: Actual salary is based on 24 hours per week/38 weeks per year - £13,376.18 - £14,140.23 per annum**

Are you passionate about creating positive experiences for students? Are you committed to fostering student engagement, representation, and inclusivity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a difference as a Student Participation Officer. Join us in shaping the future of student participation and engagement and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

**About the role**

As a Student Participation Officer, you'll play a vital role in developing, promoting, and delivering activities that enhance character, skills, attitudes, and confidence across our Sunderland and Hartlepool campuses and within the community. You'll be the advocate for student voices, encouraging their active participation in a wide range of activities and representative bodies.

Your responsibilities will include creating safe and welcoming environments, fostering social relationships, and promoting reasonable standards of behaviour among students. You'll collaborate with students to establish and maintain student councils, ensuring their views shape the provision for all students. You'll also contribute to the planning and delivery of exciting events and projects that enhance the student experience

**About you**

To succeed in this role, you'll need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build excellent relationships at all levels. Your creativity and innovation will be crucial in developing engaging activities that meet the needs of our students. Additionally, your knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion will help create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

Ideally, you'll have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with experience in student engagement or related roles. Your communication skills, both written and verbal, will be essential in delivering training, producing reports, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

**About us
- **Why Work at Education Partnership North East?

At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.

We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.

As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

Key reasons for working at Education Partnership North East:

- we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for creating a positive and productive workplace culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all our staff, regardless of their background or identity.
- we believe that ongoing learning and development are crucial for our employees' success and job satisfaction. We offer a range of training and development opportunities, including regular CPD sessions, mentoring, and leadership development programs.
- we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a contributory pension scheme (LGPS), a very generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum plus bank holidays), and access to a range of employee support services, including a confidential employee assistance program.
- we foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages our staff to share ideas, work together, and support one another. We value open communication and transparency, and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees.
- our staff have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Whether you are a teacher, support staff member, or part of our corporate team, you can be proud of the important work you do every day.

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