THE DETAILS:
- Location: Coleg Cambria,
- Subject: Further Education
- Contract:
- Salary Type: Annual
- Salary Range: £30,000.00 - £35,000.00
- Language: Welsh
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Location Coleg Cambria
Application Deadline Friday, June 23, 2023
Scale Point From £31,648
Scale Point To £33,754
Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification
Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection as well as a Platinum Corporate Standard Health at Work Award, we feel this is a good start.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...
Role Title : Academic Skills Coordinator
Location: Yale (with travel to Bersham Road)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £31,648 - £33,754
Coleg Cambria are now looking to appoint an Academic Skills Coordinator to join our team based at Yale and Bersham.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Coleg Cambria as part of the academic skills team. Based in a busy learning environment, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver group and 1:1 support for a diverse range of learners and have a primary focus on enabling learners to succeed through academic skills development. Having a strong background and experience in planning and facilitating support in an educational context you will liaise closely with Progress Coach Coordinators, Progress Coaches and curriculum staff to promote, identify and develop intervention strategies that create positive outcomes. Through close cooperation with key HE departments you will develop and deliver a strategic approach to providing guidance on academic study skills to our HE cohorts to enhance their university experience and to support them in their success.
By sourcing, promoting and utilising digital learning content and education focussed technology you will provide up to date and relevant content across a wide range of curriculum areas. Having financial awareness and monitoring the budget and purchasing processes will be a key element of your role. Fostering excellent relationships with staff and students will be essential to implement the objectives of the service. Motivating and developing your team through strong leadership will be key to providing students with an excellent college experience delivering impact and successful outcomes.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people and those returning to education then we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Application Deadline Friday, June 23, 2023
Scale Point From £31,648
Scale Point To £33,754
Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification
Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection as well as a Platinum Corporate Standard Health at Work Award, we feel this is a good start.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...
Role Title : Academic Skills Coordinator
Location: Yale (with travel to Bersham Road)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £31,648 - £33,754
Coleg Cambria are now looking to appoint an Academic Skills Coordinator to join our team based at Yale and Bersham.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Coleg Cambria as part of the academic skills team. Based in a busy learning environment, you will lead a dedicated team to deliver group and 1:1 support for a diverse range of learners and have a primary focus on enabling learners to succeed through academic skills development. Having a strong background and experience in planning and facilitating support in an educational context you will liaise closely with Progress Coach Coordinators, Progress Coaches and curriculum staff to promote, identify and develop intervention strategies that create positive outcomes. Through close cooperation with key HE departments you will develop and deliver a strategic approach to providing guidance on academic study skills to our HE cohorts to enhance their university experience and to support them in their success.
By sourcing, promoting and utilising digital learning content and education focussed technology you will provide up to date and relevant content across a wide range of curriculum areas. Having financial awareness and monitoring the budget and purchasing processes will be a key element of your role. Fostering excellent relationships with staff and students will be essential to implement the objectives of the service. Motivating and developing your team through strong leadership will be key to providing students with an excellent college experience delivering impact and successful outcomes.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people and those returning to education then we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
- Educated to Degree Level
- Experience of managing, leading, developing and motivating a team
- Proven experience of learner support in an educational context
- Experience of delivering training and engaging support sessions
- Knowledge of learning styles, strategies and differentiation to support individual learner progress
- A good communicator who can build positive professional relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Effective use of technologies to support learning including MS Office or Google and innovative use of other EdTech applications
- Good level of literacy, digital literacy and numeracy skills
- You will be an experienced practitioner with excellent personal skills and abilities including resilience and organisation
- Your energy and enthusiasm will drive a team to deliver an excellent learner experience that will empower our students to achieve their potential as part of the wider service objectives.
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants