Sport & Public Services Location: Sunderland Salary: £23,151 to £23,552 per annum Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 04 November 2024 Reference: 0809-24 Skills Development Coach Sport and Public Services Location: Bede Salary: £22,912 to £23,552 per annum Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 25th October 2024 Reference: About the Role The successful candidate would join a dynamic and innovative organisation and will work closely with our young people to support their full programme of study and deliver the self, society and skills element. The successful candidate will also work closely with a wide range of local employers to enable learners to develop both academic and practical work skills in preparation for employment or higher education. Our focus is excellence and our students are at the heart of everything we do. Applicants will assist in the development, monitoring and operation of the work placement programme. The job role will involve: Delivery of a self, society and skills programme Arranging appropriate placements for learners in line with awarding organisation stipulations. Liaising with students, staff and placement supervisors to arrange assessment visits. Arranging meetings both in college and placement to discuss placement issues. Communicating effectively with placements. Carrying out health and safety visits for settings. About the Candidate If you are enthusiastic, forward thinking and seeking a fast-paced environment then this role could be perfect for you. Working within the health and social care team you will find yourself part of an ambitious, creative and passionate team. The ideal candidate will have excellent administration skills and have the ability to utilise internal IT systems to track learners progress in placement. You will be a confident communicator, one who can liaise with staff, learners and external stakeholders to ensure our learners progress and have access the excellent opportunities to develop their skills within the sector. About the College Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 2- years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In May 2022, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding for personal development for our students. We are proud of our diverse student and staff community and provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals. About EPNE At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally. We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group. As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing. We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check. Contact Details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sean Ward via sean.ward@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
