Overview
Craven College is an aspirational College with friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is the College’s commercial training division offering a wide range of training courses for individuals and businesses in Skipton.
The College continuously invests in facilities, including a £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on the Aireville Campus and new equestrian facilities (completed in 2022) with an international-sized arena and outdoor warm-up area.
Role
We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated bank Student Development Officer to be a member of the Personal Development Team and contribute to the planning and delivery of key aspects of the Personal Development Programme for students. You will be a passionate individual with excellent interpersonal skills, acting as a key contact for students. The role includes providing effective coaching for students on an individual basis or in classroom settings to support success and progression for an identified caseload of students linked to curriculum areas.
Responsibilities
* Participate as a member of the Personal Development Team and contribute to planning and delivering elements of the Personal Development Programme for students.
* Provide coaching for students on an individual basis or in classroom settings to support success and progression for an identified caseload of students linked to curriculum areas.
* Act as a key contact for students, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and supportive engagement.
Essential requirements
* Qualified to Level 3 in a relevant subject.
* Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame).
* Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures.
* Interest and understanding of current educational initiatives.
* Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the College.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.
Equal opportunities and safeguarding
Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.
Where specific qualifications are required for the position, it will be necessary to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.
A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for this post. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply
For further information including a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.craven-college.ac.uk/jobs
If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date, you have not been shortlisted. However, please feel free to apply for future roles as appropriate.
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