Engagement Officer

Esteem Valley Academy · Ilkeston, East Midlands

Engagement Officer at Esteem Valley Academy, based in Ilkeston, East Midlands. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Ilkeston, East Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
19 hours ago
Closes
10 Oct 2026

Reference 0ca8da127f1fac36e39c7a91458e6c5defd4e531

About the role

Job Title: Engagement Officer

Location: Esteem Valley Academy, across 3 sites at DE7 8PF, DE7 4HD and NG10 3GN

Grade/Scale: Derbyshire Grade 8, Points 12-15

Contract: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only)

Ready to make a lasting difference? Join Esteem Valley Academy and help transform the lives of young people who need it most. Working closely with pupils, families and colleagues, you'll support students with social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs to re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve success both in and beyond the classroom.

Esteem Valley Academy are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Headteacher and more information about Esteem Valley Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Olivia Daniells (Operations Manager) on [email removed]

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust’s Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers and agency staff, working in or on behalf of the MAT.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Reference: 0ca8da127f1fac36e39c7a91458e6c5defd4e531 · Posted 19 hours ago · Closes 10 Oct 2026 · Listed via Esteem Valley Academy

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