Student Development & Pastoral Lead
Access Creative College Norwich
Full-time, permanent
About the Role
Join us at Access Creative College as our new Student Development & Pastoral Lead and become an integral part of our well-established and welcoming team . In this permanent role, you'll lead and support a diverse cohort of students, guiding them through their educational journey towards success. Your mission is to ensure that every student receives equitable support, both academically and pastorally , by collaborating closely with our Additional Learning Support Team.
You'll deliver professional development sessions, create engaging enrichment opportunities , and be a crucial member of our 'At Risk' team, offering bespoke support to students and building strong relationships with parents and carers. You will work with experienced, passionate tutors as well as within a support service provided by our Central Team. Working at Access Creative College means working with learners who are engaged, enthusiastic and passionate about the education they are gaining.
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About you
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional with a proven track record in student management within further education. Your qualifications will ideally include a degree and a teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed, or DTLLS (Level 5), or similar relevant experience. You will ideally be experienced in delivering effective student outcomes and working with external partners and stakeholders, and you'll be familiar with Ofsted Inspections. You'll excel in managing multiple priorities, using ICT effectively, and communicating with clarity and impact . You set high standards for yourself and others and are driven by a passion for student success and personal development.
Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity . We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
What We Offer
Salary Scale: £28-£33,000 per annum
Generous Holiday Allocation: 35 days plus bank holidays
Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline 24/7 GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, access to a helpline 24/7 with counsellors and financial and legal advisors, face-to-face counselling local to you, and Cycle to Work
Staff Discounts & Benefits: Access to a benefits platform that offers discounts at over 800 retailers!
Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay
Contract Type: Permanent
About Access
Access Creative College is more than just a college; we are a hub for young creative entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the creative industries. Access Creative College has been delivering creative education for more than 30 years . Our course offerings are a diverse range of courses from Events, Esports, Computing, Games, Music, Media and Production.
Access Creative College reaches every corner of the country, with 25 campuses nationwide. These campuses include our Access Creative College sites, as well as dBs Institute , which was acquired in 2021, Access Sport, which serves to inspire the next generation of sports coaches and Access Industry , which offers apprenticeships i n a range of subjects within Music & Events, Digital and Marketing.
Working for Access Creative College puts our employees at the forefront of the development of future creative talent in an environment that allows innovation and entrepreneurialism in supportive and inclusive surroundings. Working within education but with a creative specialism creates a vibe within all of our locations that makes Access Creative College a fun and vibrant place to work .
Applications to reach us by Wednesday 7th August 2024 . Please note that we may interview before the closing date.
Access Creative College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
