Programme Coordinator - Professional Pathways
ARK Schools
WC2B 6TD
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,000- £26,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 27 June 2019
Job overview
The Professional Pathways programme provides a high quality experience for students who are pursuing vocational and technical qualifications in our sixth forms. Teachers are trained to embed employer-led curriculum projects into the design and delivery of Level 3 Business, Applied Science and IT qualifications, deliver a bespoke work readiness curriculum and engage in meaningful and informed discussions about apprenticeship and higher education options for their students. After running a successful pilot this year, we also offer a transition year programme for students who have not passed GCSE English and/or maths in Year 11.
The Professional Pathways programme started with an initial cohort of 35 students in September 2015 and now works directly with over 400 students across Ark sixth forms. The Programme Coordinator will report in to the Professional Pathways Manager and work closely with the Programme Officer. The role will sit as part of the wider Pathways, Enrichment and Partnerships team at Ark.
About the Programme Coordinator Role
The Programme Coordinator is responsible for managing the data for our student and teacher databases to ensure that it informs our monitoring and evaluation, ultimately facilitating the delivery and improvement of the programme. They will also be responsible for coordinating the logistics of student recruitment and student conferences, ensuring the smooth delivery of this activity. The ideal candidate will be an experienced coordinator who is keen to bring their passion for processes, systems and events to a rapidly expanding programme.
Closing date: 12pm on Thursday 27th June
Start Date: As soon as available
Location: Holborn, London
Salary: £22,000-£26,000 depending on experience
Interviews: First round interviews will take place week beginning 8th July
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About ARK Schools
Ark is charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background.
Our network of 39 schools schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth.
Why work for Ark?
At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it’s needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role.
Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures.
Make a difference where it matters most
We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country.
Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming an outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network.
Learning at every stage
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That’s why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you’re at, we’ll support you to be the best that you can be.
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