School Liaison Officer
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Wakefield College
Wakefield
- £19,298 - £20,139 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- (actual salary for term time only)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 5 January 2022
Job overview
- Job ref: 0544a
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Weeks: Term Time only - 40 weeks per year
- Salary: £19,298 - £20,139 per annum (actual salary)
- Location: Based at the Castleford Campus, with regular visits to local schools. Following the induction and training period, there may be the opportunity for hybrid working options.
This is a fixed-term post covering maternity leave for 12 months or upon the return of the post holder, whichever is the earliest. Following the maternity cover, additional job opportunities within the College may arise that may be of interest.
About the role:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a School Liaison Officer to join our dedicated and friendly team where you will promote, develop and co-ordinate links between Wakefield College and local schools and communities.
As a School Liaison Officer, no two days will be the same, your duties will involve;
- Delivering activities and presentations in schools to promote and increase awareness of the learning opportunities available at Wakefield College.
- Coordinate the day to day running of Wakefield College’s School Liaison activity and aim to increase the number of applications and enrolments from local schools in the district and beyond.
- Lead in the delivery of the College’s Schools Liaison activity and increase the number of school age children visiting the College to participate in activities such as Year 10 Taster Days, General Taster Sessions, Open Events, College visits and tours, and the Wakefield Children’s University days.
About you:
If you are motivated, organised and an excellent communicator and want to make a real difference to young people lives, by promoting and engaging students about the endless opportunities available at the College, then this could be the role for you.
Benefits include:
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Good Pension Scheme
- Discounted Metro Card Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Reduced price personal gym membership
- Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
- Annual Staff Recognition Awards
If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would like to join us please click ‘Apply Now’, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like an informal chat to discuss the role, please contact James Pennington, Head of School Partnerships on j.pennington@wakefield.ac.uk
Closing date: 11.00am on Wednesday 5 January 2022
Interview date: Week commencing 10 January 2022
Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier dependent on the level of applications received so if you do wish to be considered we recommend that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Direct applicants only, no agency CV’s / referrals.
Transforming lives through learning …
… by enabling young people, adults and employers to fulfil their potential.
Wakefield College is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.
About Wakefield College
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, we aim to serve the education and skills needs of the Yorkshire region from our Colleges in Castleford, Selby and Wakefield. We recognise the crucial role that our employees play in delivering our mission, both in and out of the classroom, and that is why we strive to attract and retain the very best people and provide a working environment where our colleagues are able to succeed.
Why Work For Us
At the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our colleagues and students are at the forefront of everything that we do.
We demonstrate drive, passion and determination to deliver an expansive, high-quality and responsive curriculum offer which is inclusive for all, ensuring that all learners can benefit from education, reach their potential and improve their life chances.
Our values guide us in the way we operate and behave, and our expectation is that everyone is fully committed to our high standards.
The Wakefield District
Wakefield offers a rare combination of heritage, countryside, entertainment, culture, shopping and sport. Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
For art lovers, there is the City Art Gallery and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, one of the world’s leading open-air galleries where a changing programme of international sculpture can be seen in the setting of a magnificent country park. Recent improvements to the Park include an underground gallery, visitor centre, shop and large restaurant - all the ingredients for a great day out. In 2011 the Hepworth gallery opened on Wakefield’s regenerated waterfront and presents a major collection of twentieth-century British artworks, with a collection of sculptures by locally-born Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore as its centrepiece.
Whatever your interests, we hope you will want to explore the District and its many amenities.
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