THE DETAILS:
- Location: Coleg Cambria,
- Subject: Further Education
- Salary Type: Annual
- Language: Welsh
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Location Coleg Cambria
Application Deadline Thursday, September 28, 2023
Scale Point From £21,899
Scale Point To £23,100
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 Gold 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 Advisor
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time (37 hours per week, over 36 weeks of the year) (0.8191 FTE)
Salary: £21,899 - £23,100 (Pro-rata basis)
Coleg Cambria are looking for an Academic Skills Advisor to provide frontline support for learners in a welcoming library environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join Coleg Cambria enabling learners to progress and achieve. Working within the Library & Academic Skills department you will advise customers with enquiries in a professional manner and assist in maintaining an effective library environment including maintaining library stock and resources. You will provide face to face support and assist learners with curriculum and digital content. You will have an understanding of the barriers learners may face and have excellent communication skills, promoting information sources to groups and through 1:1's. You will also contribute to wider service objectives including learner well-being and inclusion.
You will liaise closely with the Academic Skills Coordinator and other key staff working as part of a team, be willing to support activities within the library environment and participate in college/site activities. You will have good IT skills and you must be comfortable utilising technologies and assisting others to develop their own digital competencies. You will enjoy working and supporting a diverse range of learners and be comfortable with learners of all abilities.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people or those returning to education then we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
• Qualified to level 2 or above with a good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working in a customer facing role in education or similar.
• Experience of using technology in a support function.
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.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
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
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
Application Deadline Thursday, September 28, 2023
Scale Point From £21,899
Scale Point To £23,100
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 Gold 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 Advisor
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time (37 hours per week, over 36 weeks of the year) (0.8191 FTE)
Salary: £21,899 - £23,100 (Pro-rata basis)
Coleg Cambria are looking for an Academic Skills Advisor to provide frontline support for learners in a welcoming library environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join Coleg Cambria enabling learners to progress and achieve. Working within the Library & Academic Skills department you will advise customers with enquiries in a professional manner and assist in maintaining an effective library environment including maintaining library stock and resources. You will provide face to face support and assist learners with curriculum and digital content. You will have an understanding of the barriers learners may face and have excellent communication skills, promoting information sources to groups and through 1:1's. You will also contribute to wider service objectives including learner well-being and inclusion.
You will liaise closely with the Academic Skills Coordinator and other key staff working as part of a team, be willing to support activities within the library environment and participate in college/site activities. You will have good IT skills and you must be comfortable utilising technologies and assisting others to develop their own digital competencies. You will enjoy working and supporting a diverse range of learners and be comfortable with learners of all abilities.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people or those returning to education then we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
• Qualified to level 2 or above with a good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience of working in a customer facing role in education or similar.
• Experience of using technology in a support function.
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.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
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
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave