Position: Assistant Team Leader - Prince's Trust Team Programme

Salary: £24,374 (pro-rated for term time)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sheffield

Hours: 37 hours per week x 42 weeks per year

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

It is an exciting time to be joining the Academy of Pre-Technical and Skills for Living and Work. As an area of growth, you will be joining a team of people committed to helping those who are disadvantaged grow in confidence and realise their potential through learning. We are a passionate and dynamic team and we are looking for individuals who can bring enthusiasm, spirit and creativity to the area. No two days are the same in the academy and each team member plays a vital role in ensuring our young people achieve and progress. If you believe that education is key to raising aspirations and expectations then this is the academy for you.

Key Responsibilities

The aim of the Prince's Trust Team programme is to help disadvantaged young people to change their lives and to get into work, training or education. 'Team' is a 12-week full time personal development programme for 16-25-year-olds delivered largely through community work. One week of this programme will be a residential undertaking outdoor pursuits and challenging activities. The programme's prime aim is to build confidence, motivation and skills to help unemployed young people return to education or move into employment.

As Assistant Team Leader you will contribute to and support the planning and delivery of up to three Team programmes, ensuring the delivery complies with the Trust's expectations. You will be active in recruiting a range of young people across target groups to achieve the prescribed number of Teams and an appropriate Team mix. The Teams, of up to 18 young people, will take part in a challenging and action-packed programme, a major part of which involves teamwork in the community.​ A key part of the role is to facilitate and encourage Team achievements, while guiding each Team member on an individual learning journey.

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• Enthusiastic
• Passionate about supporting young people to move into employment or re-engage with education
• Ability to manage own workload while working effectively and positively
• Highly organised

If you would like to be a part of a successful team and a fantastic college, please apply!

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• Sustainability - Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Continuing Professional Development
• Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
• Supporting employees at all stages of life - enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

Email: [email protected]

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps:

Closing Date: 29th July 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 5th August 2024

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

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