Schools Liaison Assistant
The Sixth Form Bolton
Bolton
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,490 (pro rata to working hours agreed and term time only)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 March 2018
Job overview
Term time only – hours negotiable
£22,490 (pro rata to hours agreed and term time only)
Bolton Sixth Form College is a vibrant, highly aspirational, high achieving Sixth Form College of c. 1530 students. A modern building with fantastic facilities, the college is located in the newly developed education sector of the town centre and offers a wide range of A Level and Level 3 BTEC programmes. An excellent inspection in May 2017 strengthened the college’s ‘Good’ Ofsted grading and staff work together in an innovative and forward thinking environment to ensure the student experience is maximised and the college becomes a first choice destination for further study within the Borough.
If you are a self-motivated individual who has the skills, abilities and enthusiasm to represent the college at school careers events, deliver workshop sessions and motivational talks in conjunction with curriculum staff both in college and at external events and are confident in offering advice and guidance as appropriate to prospective students, then we would like to hear from you for the post of:
Schools Liaison Assistant
This is a key function within the college marketing strategy and we are looking to recruit an individual who has proven experience of working within a student recruitment capacity and has an interest in post 16 education as well as a rapport with young learners. The role requires a high level of flexibility within the hours allocated to ensure the college’s representation at all events, some of which may take place during the evening. However, when attending an evening event, the hours may be adjusted outside of the standard hours to both support the effective fulfilment of the job role and maintain a suitable work life balance for the post holder.
The standard working framework will be 3 days per week, 7.25 hours per day usually 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, however this is a developing role within the College and we would be pleased to consider applicants who are looking for more hours.
The successful applicant will be required to:
- Work flexibly and creatively using a high degree of personal initiative, working as part of a team but also confident in taking independent action where appropriate
- Be able to respond positively and prioritise workload under pressure whilst handling large volumes of work within tight deadlines
- Be creative in their approach to all marketing events to ensure the enjoyment and engagement of prospective students
- Have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to assist in the development and maintenance of external contacts and to be able to communicate effectively across a wide range of levels and responsibilities
We can offer you:
- A modern friendly working environment with excellent facilities
- A competitive salary based on the pay scale for Support Staff working in a Sixth Form College
- Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per year (plus statutory) increasing to 31 days with service
- Membership of an occupational pension scheme
- Optional wellbeing days / activities
- Structured professional development opportunities and involvement in regular college inset workshops
A job description and person specification are available from the College's website. Please note that only applicants who meet the criteria of the person specification will be considered.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th March 2018 @ midnight and applications will only be accepted on the College's application form emailed to the College personnel department.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 28th March 2018 (the Interview will involve a digital professional presentation from the applicant on a subject consistent with the job role)
The start date for this post will be agreed with the successful applicant but is likely to be April 2018.
All appointments at the college are subject to the receipt of satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About The Sixth Form Bolton
Welcome to our careers site
We are delighted that you are considering applying to join our fantastic team of staff here at The Sixth Form Bolton!
The college occupies a Town Centre location providing easy access to the excellent North West motorway infrastructure and good public transport links with the rail station and bus interchange being within a few minutes’ walk of the college. Also available are the amenities of a vibrant and developing Town Centre which has embarked on a long term and ambitious regeneration plan (Vision 2030) to attract business and investment to the Borough, match workforce skills with modern opportunities and employment and build on the towns current assets to further develop a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and study.
The Sixth Form Bolton is one of the highest performing colleges in the North West of England. We are a focused, highly ambitious community in which staff and students treat one another with care and respect, combining traditional values of discipline and good manners with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With a college roll of around 1700 students there are plans for further expansion due to the College’s success, growing reputation and increased applications.
The college experienced an excellent inspection in October 2023 which strengthened its ‘Good’ Ofsted grading with observations of high quality educational provision and high levels of student attendance and motivation.
To maintain the support and ongoing success of our student outcomes, we have a relentless focus on continuing to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and we have a fabulous team of colleagues who give up an extraordinary amount of time to support their students and their fellow members of staff. The dedication and attention to quality they exhibit is what makes our college so successful.
The curriculum offered is predominantly Level 3 provision of A Levels and Vocational A Level programmes with around 95% of students studying at advanced level. Each year around 75% of students progress to university and this commitment to a truly comprehensive ideal characterises the college. To support this progress to Higher Education, the Honours programme is unique to The Sixth Form Bolton. It offers our students a distinctive set of opportunities for academic achievement and personal development designed to give them the competitive edge they need when applying for the highest quality courses and the most prestigious universities in the country. As a result of this additional support, our alumni includes students who have progressed to many of the UK’s top universities including Oxford and Durham.
Academies in Theatre, Sport and Science further enhance studies and help develop essential skills associated with each discipline. The College has partnerships with Bolton Cricket League supported by the Lancashire Cricket Board and we also work in association with the Octagon Theatre Bolton which is a highly respected regional theatre currently undergoing a redevelopment programme to ensure its ongoing provision of quality productions and accessibility for all.
As well as providing a range of opportunities for those students enrolled at the college, as part of our strategy on inclusion and working in the wider community we have fantastic links with local secondary schools, offering taster days and workshops to Year 10/11 pupils who may be undecided or unaware of their future opportunities to continue their studies. There is also an established and extremely successful RAY programme (Raising Aspirations in Youth) which is designed to equip more able Year 9 and 10 pupils with the necessary skills to excel in their studies and this is led by our dedicated staff with sessions, events and workshops held regularly on college premises.
With a collective focus on ensuring that every student achieves their personal best, the college aims to create a culture and ethos which promotes initiative, curiosity, confidence and independence in all our learners. This aim is supported by the many college wide activities and events that all students participate in and which supports experiences of the world of work, offers opportunities to debate topical subjects and encourages students to come together to raise money and awareness for the many local and national charity events that take place throughout the year.
The Sixth Form Bolton is a wonderful place to work and we welcome applications from those who share our vision and drive for excellence as we aspire to provide outstanding care, outstanding education and outstanding opportunities.
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