Overview
The University’s Widening Participation and Social Mobility department is recruiting a Widening Participation Coordinator to support the delivery of Access programmes: Shapes & Numbers, Books & Stories, Reading Buddies, Learn with Us (Access), and Ignite your Journey. The role sits in the Access Team, part of the Widening Participation and Social Mobility directorate, which works with students from primary through to post-16 education, delivering interventions, in-school workshops, and on-campus activities. This is a pivotal time as the directorate develops and delivers its intervention strategies outlined in the University’s 2024–25 to 2027–28 Access and Participation Plan.
Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of the Access programmes: Shapes & Numbers, Books & Stories, Reading Buddies, Learn with Us (Access), and Ignite your Journey.
* Join the Access Team to deliver targeted interventions, in-school workshops, and on-campus activities with students from primary through post-16 education.
* Lead numeracy and literacy workshops with primary-aged pupils and deliver higher education-focused talks to secondary school and college students.
* Collaborate with colleagues and partners; contribute to the development and implementation of intervention strategies in line with the Access and Participation Plan.
About You / Qualifications
* Understanding of barriers that young people may experience in education and a passion for helping them overcome these challenges.
* Experience delivering creative and engaging activities for children and young people in educational or community settings.
* Confidence in leading numeracy and literacy workshops for primary-aged pupils and delivering higher education talks to secondary/college students.
* Proactive, collaborative, and effective communication skills.
What We Can Offer
You will join a team of experienced practitioners who will support your development. This role is hybrid, with your primary base at our Highfield Campus. We promote a flexible approach to work, with the possibility to be on campus, at home, or visiting a school or collaborative partner.
Benefits include a generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays and University closure days, family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental, and carers’ leave), access to on- and off-campus arts and culture facilities, staff discounts, and access to our sports complex and Hartley Library on Highfield Campus.
The University aims to create an inclusive environment and values diversity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to bring their whole selves to work.
Terms
This is a full-time, fixed-term position offered for nine months. Part-time options will also be considered. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Sophie Grady (Access Manager) at s.l.grady@soton.ac.uk and Sinead Holmes (Head of Access) at sinead.holmes@soton.ac.uk in the same email.
Selection Details
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity. Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Job Information
* Job Description and Person Specification
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Research Services
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