Careers Officer
The Sixth Form Bolton
Bolton
- Expired
- Salary:
- £29,765 (£25,244 actual pro rata)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 27 May 2018
Job overview
Full Time, Term Time only
£29,765 per annum (£25,244 actual pro rata)
Bolton Sixth Form College is a vibrant, highly aspirational, high achieving Sixth Form College of c. 1550 students. A modern building with fantastic facilities, the college is located in 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 pro-active individual who has the skills, abilities and enthusiasm to develop and lead the College Careers Service, ensure that our careers provision reflects the current and future requirements of different sectors of business and industry and provide an advisory service to all staff, students and parents regarding any careers related query, then we would like to hear from you for the post of:
Careers Officer
This is a demanding but fulfilling role which will suit an individual who has the ability and experience to develop and maintain excellent links with relevant partners and external stakeholders such a employers, Higher Education, training providers and partner schools. With the drive and enthusiasm to develop, manage and deliver careers education and guidance within the college, the postholder will also develop and maintain a dedicated careers resource area, conduct Careers interviews with College students and provide group guidance or group talks where appropriate.
Integral to this role is that of leading on ‘Links with Universities’ as part of the Raising Aspiration (RAY) programme in College which is designed to equip Year 9/10 students in partner schools with the necessary skills to excel in their studies, helping them to develop critical thinking skills by engaging in intellectual debates from the perspective of different disciplines. This role is undertaken outside of the normal college timetable and attracts an additional payment of £2,020 per annum.
This role requires a flexible approach as attendance is required at external events as well as those held in college, some of which may be in an evening and it is expected that the postholder will be available to undertake all aspects of the role to ensure it is carried out in the best interests of the students.
The successful applicant will be required to:
· Have proven experience of working in a careers focused role, preferable within education
· Be able to respond positively under pressure and handle large volumes of work within tight deadlines
· Be creative in their approach to all careers events to ensure the enjoyment and engagement of both students and providers
· Have excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to assist in the development and maintenance of external contacts and to deal positively with the many enquiries the department receives
· Exhibit an interest and understanding of new technologies and explore and develop new avenues of communication in line with these advances and in response to current student culture
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. Please note that only applicants who meet the criteria of the person specification will be considered.
The closing date for applications is Monday 28th May 2018 @ midnight
Interviews will be held on Monday 4th June 2018
The start date for this post will be by agreement with the successful candidate.
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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