For this role, we are looking for a dynamic and empathetic person to join our busy Student Support team. The role will involve working directly with students in relation to welfare, health and social issues and making referrals as appropriate. You will need to be able to liaise effectively with teaching staff and external agencies and have a compassionate and non-judgemental approach to working with young people and adult students with a range of personal difficulties. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and Prevent.
Benefits:
In addition to working on the beautiful 17th Century Estate, you will benefit from the following:
Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
On-site Accommodation
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site car parking
A range of on-site catering facilities
Optional health cash plan
Free use of the on-site gym
Career development opportunities
Reduced on-site horse livery rate – subject to suitability
Strong College Values - Inspire, Challenge and Care
The college doesn’t hold a sponsorship licence therefore we are not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.Status: Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week worked over 3 days, Monday – Friday with flexibility to meet business needs with the possibility of more hours available.
This is a term-time only position for 37 working weeks. Payment will be for 42.36 weeks which includes the annual leave pro rata entitlement of 33 days per annum (25 days plus 8 public and bank holidays).
Salary: £11,298.29 per annum (£22,869 per annum pro rata) which is point 19 on the College published salary scale.
To Apply:
Please visit the KMC website for a College Application Form and a full Job Description.
Applicants for this position must complete an employment application form. CVs may be submitted but only in support of a fully completed application form.
We are not accepting CVs at this stage from Recruitment Agencies: any submissions without prior authorisation from the HR Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable. Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 5 February 2025 at 9:00am
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to close this position before the published date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Kingston Maurward College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
The College welcomes applications from people with a disability and will offer interviews to all those who are able to reasonably fulfil the criteria outlined in this Job Description. If applicants with a disability shortlisted for interview require any assistance in attending please contact the College’s Human Resources Manager in order that alternative arrangements are made.