Pastoral and Progress Coach
Reference: SCCG2372A | Closing Date: 06/06/2022 | Interview Date: 13/06/2022
Salary: £18,526 - £19,526 (Pro rata salary £10,847 - £11,432). Incremental progression throughout the band is available.
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus two weeks | Hours per Week: 23.25 | Location: Dakota Avenue, Salford, M50 2PU
About the Role:
The Pastoral Team at FutureSkills is a highly skilled, energetic team that works with students and parents to overcome barriers to learning. They provide pastoral support for students on courses from pre-entry level to higher education.
You will work as part of the Pastoral Team to support our students during the college day. This may mean assisting students to access financial, careers, counselling and enrichment support and working with small groups to develop strategies to improve engagement, adopt positive behaviours and enhance their ability to progress. You will advocate on behalf of the students and signpost to additional sources of support when needed. You will be a visible presence around the college and offer support to students during lunch and break times. The ideal candidate will also be willing to contribute to the enrichment programme, helping students to develop their resilience and skills outside of the classroom.
We are looking for someone who can communicate equally well with students, parents and the staff at FutureSkills.
Reason to Join Us:
- Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contributions
- A range of developmental & career opportunities including a dedicated hour per week for CPD
- Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings for high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plans
- Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year
- Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies
- 3pm finish on Fridays
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees.
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
FutureSkills at MediaCityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.