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Transitions Officer
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Please note this role is to start in September 2026 / Fixed term until July 2027
What we are looking for:
* Full UK driving licence and access to own car
* Ability to work in a small team
* Able to use your own initiative and make decisions
* Confidence to act as an ambassador for the college, with knowledge and professionalism
* To be adaptable to the needs of students
* Good organisation and presentation skills and confidence using IT for administrative tasks
* Experience of supporting students with special educational needs including SEMH.
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at grade C or above or evidence that you can support students to study at this level
Duties/responsibilities:
* Build trusting professional relationships with school SENCOs
* Liaise with parents and carers
* Share best practice with curriculum staff
* Attend Annual Reviews for School Links students, as required
* Arrange bespoke transition visits, as required
* Attend open days and transition events for feeder schools and Local Authorities
* In class support to students and act as an advocate
* Help students develop study skills and grow their independence
* Contribute to monitoring of students
* Work with the Careers Team to support students moving on from College into Supported Internship, employment or further study.
Benefits:
* A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
* 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
* Blue Light Discount
* Free online qualifications
* Free parking on-site
* Eye care voucher
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.”
At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.
This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.
This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.
Closing date 12th August 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised so we recommend you submit your application at your earliest convenience)
Interview date 21st August 2026