Administration Assistant - Inclusion & Safeguarding
NSCG - Newcastle Campus
Staffordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,331 (actual £10,976)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2019
Job overview
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is financially one of the strongest of its kind in the country with very high success rates, amongst the top 10% nationally. The group is currently home to a population of over 4,600 full-time students and around 620 students on higher education programmes.
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Administrative Assistant to join our Student Services. The successful candidate will be required to provide administration support for our Student Finance and Student Events team, which are two key functions in the Student Services Team. It is essential that the successful candidate is confident in liaising and working with students between the ages 16 and 19 as this is a key element of the role.
The post holder will also have excellent communication skills and a strong customer service focus.
You will need have an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Packages, as you will need to access, produce and edit a range of documents.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To work with the Head of Student Services and the Student Welfare Officer Team to monitor identified vulnerable learners and record information relating to their attendence, concerns, progress and achievements.
To attend weekly meetings and produce an overview including current attendance, comments from Promonitor and any other concerns for vulnerable learners, in particular learners that are Looked After Children (LAC), learners with considerable vulnerability such as CSE concerns, taking notes, monitoring actions and ensuring the Head of Student Services and the Student Welfare Officer Team are aware of any issues.
At the start of the academic year identify all students that are LAC and produce an overview of all LAC learners that can be shared with Curriculum Area so that curriculum teams are aware of the learners hat the Student Services Team are working with.
To keep a record of Student behaviour concerns. Ensuring that accurate information is gathered enabling the Head of Student Services, Security, Student Welfare Officers and the Director of Student Engagement and Partnerships are able to monitor students behaviour and take action where necessary.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Is educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
Has experience of working in a clerical/admin role in a busy fast-paced office environment. - Has experience of making admin arrangements for large and complex events would be desirable.
- Good written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and customer service skills.
- Is able to build trust and a good rapport with young people while maintaining professional boundaries.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
How to apply
To apply for the role of Administrative Assistant – Inclusion and Safeguarding, please click here.
The closing date for completed applications is Friday 8 February 2019.
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 20 February 2019.
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
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About NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- Knutton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme
- Staffordshire
- ST5 2GB
- United Kingdom
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Staffordshire, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The further education college, situated in Newcastle under Lyme has approximately 3,800 full time learners on site every year, along with 2,600 part time or adult learners.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College opened in 1986 and in 2010, moved to a £60 million campus. In 2015, a £5.5 million performing arts centre opened, while an outdoor learning centre built the following year. The college works closely with LEGO Education to help support learners and teachers and has invested £60,000 in a LEGO Education Innovation Studio. Other facilities include The Gordon Banks Sports Centre, which features a 24 station gym, a media theatre, fashion studio and a hair and beauty training salon. In 2013 it was identified as good by Ofsted.
Chair of Governors
George Stonier
Values and vision
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College wants to provide all students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment where they can fulfil their potential. The college holds high standards for students to ensure that it continues to thrive as a learning provider for the community and wants to maintain it's position as the ‘College of first choice’ in North Staffordshire. The college believes that ‘every student matters’ and works to make sure that individuals feel supported and valued throughout their time at the college. A wide range of enrichment activities are on offer for students to get involved in and further their college experience, including social activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Ofsted
“Teachers develop learners’ employability skills well. The college has a town centre shop, which learners use to display and sell their work. For instance, foundation learners produce and price cards, decorations and other artefacts for sale.”
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