Academic Ambition Co-ordinator
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,985
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 November 2019
Job overview
Barnsley College Sixth Form are looking for an outstanding, dynamic and passionate person who will support our A Level students to reach their goals. We are looking for a well-qualified individual to act as an Academic Ambition Coordinator, providing activities and guidance to the most able students currently studying at the Sixth Form College and enabling them to secure a place at the most competitive universities. The successful person will lead on the Academic Programme and all associated higher education activities.
Academic Ambition Co-ordinator
Sixth Form College
28 hours per week
£17,394 - £18,967 (actual salary)
Barnsley Sixth Form College is a fantastic place to work. We moved into a purpose built facility in 2016, which matched the aspirations of our staff and learners. A vibrant place to study and work we offer a wide range of A Levels to support our learners progression. Our commitment to transforming lives is reflective in our holistic approach to developing young people. The successful candidate will be a creative, caring and aspiring individual who shares our values and ethos.
All of our programmes and pathways are designed to enable students to pursue higher education and sector-related employment, so candidates should be aware of current developments in both fields. The department has created a very special learning environment where students feel confident that they will be able to grow, flourish and achieve their full potential.
If you have high expectations for yourself, colleagues and young people, we would love to hear from you.
To apply visit https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies
Closing date for applications is Sunday 17 November 2019
The successful candidate will receive 55 days annual leave entitlement (including bank and public holidays), access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, a commitment to support job related training and development and access to a range of other staff benefits.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
The 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. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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