Job Summary
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Role Title: Library & Academic Skills Facilitator
Location: Yale/Bersham
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £27,936 - £32,236
Coleg Cambria are now looking to appoint an Library & Academic Skills Facilitator to join our team at Yale and Bersham.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated team within Coleg Cambria to support study skills delivery that enables learners to progress and achieve. Successful applicants will have an understanding of the barriers learners may face, deploying support strategies that can make a difference. You will provide group sessions on key study skills topics and facilitate a range of learning activities. An important aspect of the role will be to support learners in a one-to-one setting, encouraging dialogue and through careful intervention develop strategies for creating positive outcomes.
You will work closely with Progress Coaches, tutors and other key staff and provide feedback on learner progress, updating reports and data as necessary. The post holder will work as part of a team and also support activities within a busy library environment and take ownership for key aspects of the service. You will have excellent IT skills and be comfortable utilising educational technologies and encouraging others to develop their own digital competencies. You will enjoy working with and supporting a diverse range of learners and be comfortable with learners of all abilities.
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of young people and those returning to education then we want to hear from you.
Essential Requirements
1. Qualified to a Level 3 or above
2. Proven experience of learner support in educational context
3. Experience of delivering training and engaging support sessions
4. Knowledge of learning strategies and differentiation to support individual learner progress
5. Effective use of technologies to support learning
6. It is essential you have strong literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or above.
7. Proficient in MS Office, Google application and using the internet.
8. You will be expected to demonstrate a passion for empowering and enabling young people.
9. It is essential you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong team player, displaying energy and enthusiasm in the learning environment.
Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants