Transitions Officer

Transitions Officer

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Term time only (40 weeks per year) / Fixed term until July 2027

What we are looking for:

• 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, parents and carers

• 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, 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.”

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 DBS clearance).

Closing date 8th October 2026

Interview date Friday 16th October 2026