The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Wythenshawe Campus to join our Student Support and Foundation Learning Department as a Pastoral Support Officer on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) term time only basis.

As a Pastoral Support Officer, you will support and develop the personal, social and health education of students in need of pastoral support. This includes responding to 'at risk' indicators and developing action plans and target setting, alongside utilising internal and external support agencies.

Promptly and proactively support the achievement of the programme of study by addressing the pastoral and welfare needs of students, including rapid intervention for disengaged students.

To prepare learners for employment and active citizenship within society beyond their time at The Manchester College.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics or equivalent.
• Qualified to at least level 3 in Education, Social Care, Mentoring, Youth Work, Counselling or Advice & Guidance.
• Evidence of effective use of ICT systems and programs.
• Evidence of supporting learners in an educational setting, preferably FE / HE.
• Evidence of working with 16+ students, including adults.
• Evidence of experience in providing support for academic and personal, social and health development.
• Experience of motivating and affective change e.g., targeted, and universal pastoral interventions or attendance improvements.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well-being days.
• Free breakfast.
• Significant pension contribution.
• significant pension contribution.
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! www.tmc.ac.uk/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 22/08/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.