Schools Liaison Officer (14-16)
Derby College
Derby
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17,878 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 26 February 2017
Job overview
Based at the Roundhouse (with some travel between sites)
Derby College has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and supportive individual to join our busy schools' liaison team.
The 14-16 schools' liaison area provides a wide range of support and facilitation to ensure effective commcation and liaison between 14-16 curriculum delivery, our partner schools and their students.
As Schools Liaison Officer you will develop positive relationships, seamless transition and successful outcomes to positive post-16 destinations. In addition to schools' liaison, communication and administration, support to the wider 14-16 team includes; responsibilities for monitoring student attendance, conduct, welfare and safety. A clear understanding of the importance of safeguarding and knowledge of safeguarding practice are crucial for this role.
A collaborative, business partner approach to supporting cross-college 14-16 curriculum delivery and contributing to the overarching 14-16 cross college strategy are also key requirements.
The successful applicant will have excellent numeric, written and verbal communication skills and be a proficient IT user. The proven ability to work and liaise with people at all levels, as well as engage with and relate well to students of all ages, abilities, background and cultures is a fundamental aspect of this role.
Applications close 26th February 2017
Interviews will be held on Friday 10 March 2017
For a full job description, please see link below:
http://www.derbycollege.ac.uk/documents/HRDocs/Schools_Liaison_Officer_14_16_Feb_2017.doc
About Derby College
Derby College is a large general further education college with four sites in or near the city of Derby. It supports around 26,000 learners, who choose from more than 1,000 full-time and part-time apprenticeship, A-level, BTEC and NVQ courses.
Derby College was established as a single institution in 2002 by merging three further education colleges: Mackworth Tertiary College, Wilmorton Tertiary College and Broomfield Agricultural College. A merger between South East Derbyshire College and Derby College was approved in 2010. Heavy investment has been made by the college in its teaching and learning facilities, from the fully equipped teaching kitchens at the Roundhouse campus to the high-tech science labs at the Joseph Wright Centre and the Equestrian Centre at the Broomfield Hall campus.
Chief executive
Mandie Stravino
Values and vision
In its mission statement, Derby College states an ambition to provide inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning communities, predicting and serving the needs of its learners, the economy and society. Designed in collaboration with industry, business and the professions, the college’s vocational pathways concentrate on developing students’ employability skills through work experience and expert mentoring. Independent learning, critical thinking and research skills are developed in students aspiring to higher education in an environment that seeks to be challenging and interactive.
Ofsted report
“Teaching and learning are good, particularly in practical and vocational subjects. The college is a valued resource for the city of Derby and county of Derbyshire; it provides an inclusive and welcoming environment and high-quality facilities for teaching and learning.”
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