Assessment and Student Services Apprentice, Orchard Hill College - Sutton

Salary:   £16,688.72 per annum (FTE £20,000), plus £500 on completion of the apprenticeship award

Location:    Sutton/Wallington area, but may be required to travel to other college sites occasionally

Working Pattern:    36 hours per week, Term Time plus 2 weeks (38 weeks)

Contract:   18 months Level 3 Customer Service Apprenticeship

As an Assessment and Student Services Apprentice you will be providing assistance and support to both the Assessment and Placement team with the admissions, assessment and enrolment process for learners applying to the College/Student Services team for the arrangements and provision of support for current students attending College. The MIS team to support for the management of the Examinations and Awards process, assisting with the co-ordination of student award portfolios ready for both internal and external verification and co-ordination of invigilators and exams access arrangements and timetabling.

You will receive training and support to achieve your intermediate level apprenticeship in customer service. You must have Functional/key skills at Level 2 or above in English and maths or equivalent.

We can offer you:

• Line management and supervision
• Off the job training and development
• Supportive team

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have eight vibrant community based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 students.

Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individual and their learning programme is designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.

Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.

The College is also an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 14 special schools. Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. To find out more about Orchard Hill College please visit https://orchardhill.ac.uk/.

Orchard Hill College is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date:  Friday 26th May 2023

Interviews will take place on:   TBC – but likely to be held during week commencing 5th June 2023

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.