Student Advisor Finance and Pastoral Support
NSCG - Newcastle Campus
Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,255 Pro Rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2017
Job overview
Reference: JUL20170451
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is financially one of the strongest of its kind in the country with very high success rates, amongst the top 10% nationally.
In November 2016 Newcastle-under-Lyme College merged with Stafford College to form the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 620 students on higher education programmes. We have over 2,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for giving advice and guidance to students in matters of finance and non-academic support needs, as well as assisting them to engage with internal and external services to facilitate growth and development and the removal of barriers to learning.
Preferably, the successful candidate will hold a level 3 qualification and have trained in Information, Advice and Guidance along with experience in advisory work, however this is not essential. Other key attributes include the ability to explore issues with students, show empathy, gain a good understanding of the matters being raised, exercise judgement in applying criteria objectively and to form effective working relationships with other departments, along with the ability to clearly convey information and escalate matters of urgency.
Required Skills and Experience:
- level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- preferably trained in Information, Advice and Guidance along with experience in advisory work
- knowledge of relevant agencies, and the ability to identify relevant sources of information
- has a good standard of English and Maths (qualified to GCSE or equivalent)
- the ability to explore issues with students, show empathy, listen effectively, keeping detailed notes which reflect the issue and enable you to gain a good understanding of the matters being raised.
What’s in it for you?
The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 24 Days Annual Leave, rising to 30 days following 5 years service (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)
- Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
How to apply
To apply for the role of Student Finance Advisor, please go to www.nulc.ac.uk/jobs and click on ‘Apply’ to complete an online application form.
The closing date for completed applications is 20th July 2017
About NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- NSCG - Newcastle Campus
- Knutton Lane, Newcastle under Lyme
- Staffordshire
- ST5 2GB
- United Kingdom
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Staffordshire, serving students from the age of 16 and above. The further education college, situated in Newcastle under Lyme has approximately 3,800 full time learners on site every year, along with 2,600 part time or adult learners.
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College opened in 1986 and in 2010, moved to a £60 million campus. In 2015, a £5.5 million performing arts centre opened, while an outdoor learning centre built the following year. The college works closely with LEGO Education to help support learners and teachers and has invested £60,000 in a LEGO Education Innovation Studio. Other facilities include The Gordon Banks Sports Centre, which features a 24 station gym, a media theatre, fashion studio and a hair and beauty training salon. In 2013 it was identified as good by Ofsted.
Chair of Governors
George Stonier
Values and vision
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College wants to provide all students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment where they can fulfil their potential. The college holds high standards for students to ensure that it continues to thrive as a learning provider for the community and wants to maintain it's position as the ‘College of first choice’ in North Staffordshire. The college believes that ‘every student matters’ and works to make sure that individuals feel supported and valued throughout their time at the college. A wide range of enrichment activities are on offer for students to get involved in and further their college experience, including social activities, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Ofsted
“Teachers develop learners’ employability skills well. The college has a town centre shop, which learners use to display and sell their work. For instance, foundation learners produce and price cards, decorations and other artefacts for sale.”
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