Looked After Children & Care Leaver Achievement Co-ordinator
Tameside College
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- £24,249 - £25,841 (£22,309 - £23,773 pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 5 September 2019
Job overview
Tameside College in Ashton-Under-Lyne Greater Manchester, is a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
This post involves working in college 2 days per week and 3 days at other institutions overseen by the Virtual School Headteacher. The additional two weeks to be worked: In August (A Level results) and in July.
We require a skilled and highly motivated individual to work in partnership with Tameside College and Tameside Virtual School/College to raise the aspirations, attendance and achievement of looked after children (post 16) and care leavers. You will co-ordinate and track progress of learners across institutions and ensure that Personal Education Plans (PEPS) are completed and are of high quality.
You will have a proven track record in understanding, inspiring and motivating young people. You will be experienced in monitoring the achievement and progression of students within an educational setting. You will have a sound understanding of the range of issues facing young people with barriers to their learning specifically those who are looked after or care leavers. You will have excellent interpersonal skills in working with students, ability to remain calm, a problem-solving approach and be highly organised and able to work on your own initiative.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term until September 2020
Term-Time Only + 2 Weeks (40 weeks per year, 0.92), 36 hrs per week
Closing date: 6th September 2019
Interview date: wk/c 16th September
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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