OVERVIEW The Student Engagement Officer (Senior School) at Canterbury College plays a central role in shaping the daily experience of students in Years 7 to 12. This highly visible position focuses on student presence, engagement, and the consistent application of expectations across the Senior School. Working closely with senior leadership and pastoral staff, the role supports a well-ordered, positive environment where students are known, supported, and held to clear standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Maintain a consistent presence across the Senior School, particularly during arrival times, transitions, and breaks – Monitor and follow up on student attendance, including unexplained absences and late arrivals – Support expectations for student presentation, including uniform, grooming, and overall appearance – Reinforce positive conduct and support the smooth movement of students throughout the school day – Administer and track detention and follow-through processes using TASS – Work closely with Heads of House to identify and respond to patterns in student behaviour and engagement – Liaise with families where required regarding attendance and presentation matters – Support student conduct expectations on buses and in public settings – Contribute to a culture in which students take pride in their participation in College life REQUIREMENTS – Confidence in working with young people in a secondary school setting – Ability to build rapport quickly and respectfully with students – A calm, consistent, and professional approach to addressing day-to-day issues – Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and reliability in ensuring follow-through – Experience in a school or youth-focused environment (highly regarded) – A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) – Willingness to be supportive of the Anglican ethos of the College WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Student engagement, attendance, and conduct are foundational to learning and wellbeing in any school community. This role helps ensure that expectations are clear, applied consistently, and reinforced through everyday interactions. By providing a visible and relational presence, the Student Engagement Officer supports both individual students and the wider school culture, contributing to a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience working with young people, particularly in structured or educational settings – Use concrete examples to show how you apply consistency, follow-through, and calm communication in your work – Highlight your ability to build respectful relationships while upholding clear expectations – Acknowledge your understanding of, and alignment with, the values and ethos of the school – Ensure your application addresses the key duties of attendance, presentation, and student conduct support – Confirm that your Working with Children Check is current and include this information in your resume or cover letter