Learner Participation Officer

Reference: SCCG2776 | Closing Date: 18/09/2024 | Interview Date: 24/09/2024

Salary: £22,348 per annum (Pro rata Salary £12,105 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only | Hours per Week: 22 (days and hours are flexible) Location: Pendleton College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR

About the Role

The Pastoral Team at Pendleton is a highly skilled team that works with students and parents to overcome barriers to learning. They provide pastoral support for students on A-Level, Level Three Vocational and a small number of Level Two Vocational courses.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Enrichment Officer to join our dedicated team. You will work as part of the team to develop and support the delivery of an appropriate, interesting and relevant student enrichment programme. You will be expected to facilitate engaging activities which support wellbeing, behaviour, attitudes, and personal development. We are looking for someone to work with the Pastoral Team to facilitate student led groups and ensure the learner voice is supported and promoted across the college. You will be required to support the retention and progression of young people by delivering high quality enrichment. Experience in delivering gym inductions or using the gym would be desirable however this is not essential.

Main Duties for this role include
• Devise, plan and implement a calendar of engaging, student enrichment activities, ensuring a rich, positive, well-rounded experience at the college that supports behaviours, attitudes, wellbeing and personal development.
• Prepare data as requested by line manager e.g. Track and monitor participation of enrichment activities and identify actions to tackle low levels of engagement.
• Work with the Student Council to effectively support the Students’ Voice activities by facilitating student led groups and campaigns.

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy please email [email protected] 

Reason to Join Us: 

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks not in college (195 days in College).
• We have a 2.30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including two Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.