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• • Employer Engagement Executive. All Campuses

  • Employer Engagement Executive (Apprenticeships Team) All Campuses – South Essex Colleges Group South Essex Colleges Group has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Employer Engagement Executive to join our expanding Apprenticeships Team. About the role As part of our dynamic employer engagement and sales function, you will play a key role in promoting the College Group’s full portfolio of apprenticeship and commercial training opportunities to employers across Essex and beyond. You’ll build relationships with new and existing employers, identify training needs, and work closely with curriculum and delivery teams to match those needs with high-quality training solutions. This is a fast-paced, target-driven role requiring strong organisational and communication skills, excellent customer focus, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team. About you You’ll bring: • Proven experience in customer service, business development, or sales (preferably in education or training, though not essential) • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with employers, learners, and stakeholders • Strong digital and administrative skills, with an eye for marketing and attention to detail • A proactive, positive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively A sound understanding of the further education and apprenticeship landscape is desirable, though full training will be provided. The role involves travel between campuses, employer visits, networking events, and other external meetings — therefore, a full driving license and access to a vehicle are essential. What we offer • 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and college closure days) • Generous pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution • Employee Assistance Programme • Continued professional development opportunities • Free breakfast at most campuses (term time) • Free parking (with permit) • Additional benefits such as subsidised eye tests, flu jab contribution, cycle-to-work scheme, RAC discounts, and more About us South Essex Colleges Group is the largest provider of technical, vocational, and apprenticeship training for 16–18-year-olds and adults in Essex — and we’re growing fast. Join a forward-thinking team committed to supporting employers, developing skills, and shaping the future workforce. ________________________________________ All posts are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check. The College is committed to safeguarding students, staff, and visitors, and to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. Please note only applications submitted via our College website will be considered. The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Please note: South Essex College is closed for the festive period from Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening on Friday 2nd January 2026. During this time, emails will not be monitored. If you are having difficulties logging onto our system please email jobs@southessex.ac.uk and a member of the team will respond to any enquiries upon our return.

    Latest Application By: 06-Mar-2026

    Location: Basildon Campus

    Salary: Annual Salary £28933.00 - £30653.00

    Role Category: Support

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• • Job Coach, Foundation and Supported Learning, Part Time, All Campuses

  • Job Coach- Foundation and Supported Learning. Part Time, All Campuses 22 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday( Home Working) 52 weeks per year About Us: At South Essex College are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers all students, especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our Supported Internship programme is designed to help students with SEND gain the skills and experience needed to secure sustainable employment. We believe that with the right support, every student can achieve their full potential. The Role: We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Job Coach to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities as they pursue their employment ambitions. In this role, you will work closely with students, local employers, and the teaching team to develop and implement supported internships and work experience placements tailored to the individual needs of each student. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and Implement Job Coaching Strategies: Work with students to create personalised job coaching plans that align with their strengths, interests, and career goals. • Employer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create meaningful supported internships and work experience opportunities. • Individual Support: Provide flexible, tailored support to students with a range of abilities and needs, ensuring they can successfully progress into and sustain employment. • Collaboration: Work closely with the teaching team and employers to ensure a cohesive approach to supporting students in their work placements. • Assessment and Guidance: Assess students’ needs and provide guidance to help them overcome professional challenges, develop their strengths, and achieve their employment goals. • Daily Task Support: Assist students with their everyday work activities and help them adapt to new tasks in their placements. What We Are Looking For: Essential: • Experience working with students with SEND, particularly those with learning difficulties and disabilities. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students, employers, and colleagues. • Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with SEND in achieving their employment goals. • Effective time management skills and a creative approach to problem-solving. •good level of administration skills’. • Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating with a team. • A valid driving license is required for this role. Desirable: • Experience in job coaching or a similar role within a further education setting. • Familiarity with assistive technology and other resources that support students with SEND in the workplace. • Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Code of Practice. Why Join Us? • Holiday: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days. • Pension: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). • Professional Development: Access to continued professional development opportunities. • Wellbeing Support: A range of wellbeing support services available to staff. • Free Parking: Available with a valid parking permit. • Free Breakfast: Provided during term time. • Additional Benefits: Contributions to eye tests, flu jabs, cycle-to-work schemes, RAC discounts, and more. How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application outlining your suitability for the role. The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED

    Latest Application By: 08-Mar-2026

    Location: All Campuses

    Salary: Annual Salary £14512.86 - £14512.86

    Reference: SELECTHR-VACANCY-5241

    Role Category: Support

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• • Lecturer, Travel and Tourism, Part time, Thurrock Campus

  • Lecturer, Part Time, Travel and Tourism. Thurrock Campus We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual to join the Department of Service Industries which has an expanding Travel and Aviation Curriculum area. The successful applicant will have industry experience and will teach across a range of awarding bodies. Candidate will need to hold a Level 2 & 3 in crew/aviation. They will also have had a minimum of 3 years industry experience. Qualified teacher with past experience of teaching in FE. Excellent communication skills and ability to use tracking systems. Must have experience in travel and tourism industry. The Lecturer will be responsible for supporting positive behaviour and attendance of cohort working with other members of the team and NOK. The post holder will ensure the needs of our learners come first and that every learner will be provided with opportunities to achieve their full potential within a safe, stimulating and supportive environment. You will be required to deliver high quality teaching and learning and you are expected to develop appropriate teaching techniques and materials which enable all learners to achieve their full potential and take account of educational initiatives. Campus base: Thurrock 3 Days a week = 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year As well as a competitive salary, you can expect; • 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays (PRO_RATA) • College closure days • Pension - Enhanced Teachers Pension • Free breakfast (Term Time) • Free Parking ( Subject to obtaining a permit) • Various other benefits are available, such as free eye tests, free flu jabs, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!

    Latest Application By: 15-Mar-2026

    Location: Thurrock Campus

    Salary: Annual Salary £16047.97 - £23808.04

    Role Category: Academic

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• • Assistant 14-16 Provision, Southend Capus

  • Assistant, 14-16 Provision SOUTHEND CAMPUS Approximately 21 hours per week – term time only, (Hourly Paid) South Essex Colleges Group (SECG) is the largest provider of technical and vocational education and training for 16–18-year-olds, adults and apprenticeship provision within Essex – and we are growing! We are looking for an enthusiastic person as an assistant at our Southend City College which is part of South Essex Colleges Group to support our Pre 16, home educated learners who have come to the college for part of their home education due to struggling with mainstream school. The right candidate will be is caring and empathic you will support tutors and students throughout their teaching day and will supervise the students during the lunch and breaks. You will be required to implement the behaviour policy, ensuring the security, safety, welfare and good conduct of learners within your care. The right candidate will have experience in working with 14-16 year olds is desirable, along with good level of communication and skills along with excellent organisational and administrative skills, recognise behaviour giving cause for concern. If this is you, we would love to hear from you and be part of this rewarding team. Under the Health & Safety etc. at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. The College is committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.

    Latest Application By: 08-Mar-2026

    Location: Southend Campus

    Salary: Hourly Rate £12.21 - £12.21

    Role Category: Support

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• • Head of School, English

  • An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced manager in English to lead and manage our cross college English provision at South Essex Colleges Group. This role will be responsible for the 16-19 study programme provision and will work in conjunction with the Head of School Maths, reporting to the Executive Director of Curriculum Innovation. We are looking for a motivated and suitably qualified individual to join our experienced team. This is an exciting time for South Essex Colleges Group as we have recently agreed our ambitious strategic plan for the next four years and are working to grow and develop the curriculum across the College Group. The post holder will ensure the needs of our learners come first and that every learner will be provided with opportunities to achieve their full potential within a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. You will be required to deliver high quality learning and teaching ensuring that you are maintaining standards expected by the College, awarding and professional bodies, industry, stakeholders and learners. You are expected to develop appropriate teaching techniques and materials which enable all learners to achieve their full potential and take account of educational initiatives. This role is based across all of our sites at Southend City College, Thurrock College and Basildon College As a minimum, candidates will ideally possess the following: A recognised teaching qualification (PGSE / CertEd / DTLLS or DeT) Hold a degree in English Literature, English Language, or combined, or a closely related subject. Proven senior management experience of a varied curriculum offer in a large, diverse education provider, particularly within GCSE English. Successful outstanding teaching practice Proven experience of curriculum leadership & development. Be highly motivated and enthusiastic about their subject area and outcomes for learners. A good understanding of the current national developments in English practice A clearly demonstrated commitment to professional development A clearly demonstrated commitment to collaborative working Beneifts include Holiday – 35 days holiday Plus Bank holidays College closure days Employee Assistance Programme Free Parking Permit (subject to obtaining a parking permit) Pension – 28.68% college contribution Continued Professional Development Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only) Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more! *depending on campus ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED

    Latest Application By: 09-Mar-2026

    Location: All Campuses

    Salary: Annual Salary £48129.00 - £52780.00

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• • Head of School, Creative Media and Business and IT (Basildon Town Centre)

  • The Basildon Town Centre (BTC) Campus is a highly successful, high achieving, diverse and multi capacity campus set in the centre of Basildon opposite the local amenities and train and bus station. The campus supports curriculum from entry level 3 to HE across a broad range of provision. These main provisions centre around Creative Media and IT subjects but also include PTI, supported internships, ESOL and full cost courses. These areas are in the governments local and national skills shortage area and have huge potential for growth and development. The Head of School role requires a manager with the drive, enthusiasm and forward looking outlook to increase learner numbers, industry links, local pathway and ensure the continuation of staff engagement that keep the high achievement, retention and success. As the campus is a standalone site, the role also consists of the day to day physical running and management of the BTC site as a whole as not all cross sites department managers are onsite throughout the week. These areas include English and Maths, Estates Services, PTI, ALS and ESOL provisions. The supportive and collaborative nature of the role is indicative to its success. The candidate will need to have a strong background in one of these core curriculum areas combined with strong leadership experience. The candidate must also show a proven track record of high performing teaching and learning, outcomes, employer engagement, curriculum development, finance management and understanding and people management. Above all the candidate must be a strong role model with drive and enthusiasm to continue the growth of this high achieving campus. As a minimum, candidates will ideally possess the following: A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / CertEd / DTLLS or DeT) Hold a degree or level 6 qualification or professional qualification relevant to subjects taught. Proven senior management experience of a varied curriculum offer in a large, diverse education provider, particularly within GCSE English. Successful outstanding teaching practice Proven experience of curriculum leadership & development. Be highly motivated and enthusiastic about their subject area and outcomes for learners. A clearly demonstrated commitment to professional development A clearly demonstrated commitment to collaborative working Beneifts include Holiday – 35 days holiday Plus Bank holidays College closure days Employee Assistance Programme Free Parking Permit (subject to obtaining a parking permit) Pension – 28.68% college contribution Continued Professional Development Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only) Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more! *depending on campus Please note interviews will be held on 24th March 2026

    Latest Application By: 15-Mar-2026

    Location: Basildon Campus

    Salary: Annual Salary £48129.00 - £52780.00

    Role Category: Manager

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