Job type: Full Time, Permanent Start date: As soon as possible Apply by: 26 November 2024 Job overview Salary: SFCA Support Staff Pay Scale points 11 to 13 (£26,097 p.a. to £27,747 p.a.). This equates to £22,718 p.a. to £24,154 p.a. for term time working. This is an exciting opportunity to join a College that is highly regarded for the quality of its CEIAG provision, currently holding the Quality in Careers Standard (QICS). As Careers Adviser, you will help drive the CEIAG provision in the college, and help students explore their career options and access a range of post-18 pathways including higher education and technical vocational pathways. You will work with students 1-1 and in groups, providing high quality careers advice and guidance to help raise aspirations of students and support them to reach their chosen destination. As well as providing careers guidance, the role will also include CV writing, helping students apply for jobs and apprenticeships, supporting with interview preparation and sourcing financial support for HE progression. We can offer you: a competitive salary access to the Local Government Pension Scheme access to an Employee Assistance Programme a comprehensive CPD programme on-site Gym free on-site parking The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), term-time only. An information pack providing more details about this post and the College, plus an application form, can be downloaded from the College website. Or alternatively you can contact the College and an application pack can be posted or emailed to you ( personnelwilberforce.ac.uk ) CVs cannot be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form. The closing date for receipt of applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Wilberforce Sixth Form College has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure. About Wilberforce Sixth Form College Wilberforce Sixth Form College Saltshouse Road, Hull East Yorkshire HU8 9HD United Kingdom 44 1482 711688 About Wilberforce Sixth Form College The City of Hull and surrounding region is experiencing rapid and exciting change, which has the potential to transform opportunities for young people in the area. The College occupies a large university style campus on the eastern edge of the city. Although our primary focus is to serve students from secondary schools in the City of Hull, our strong reputation means that we also attract many students from the surrounding Holderness towns and villages. Wilberforce College inspires learners to develop a passion for knowledge and love for learning. Our students receive a truly holistic education through an outstanding enrichment offer, including our upskilling programme, employability and workplace links, trips and visits, Student Council and the Excellence High Flyers pathway. The College has received several accolades in recognition of it’s outstanding work. In September 2020 we were awarded Microsoft Showcase College status making us the only sixth form in the UK to have achieved this high standard. In addition to this, we are the only educational establishment in Hull and the East Riding to be named as a Demonstrator College by the DfE. This has enabled our staff to use their expertise to support and train other teachers, locally and nationally, in delivering digital learning. In 2018, the College was awarded Maths Centre for Excellence status by the DfE. As one of 21 centres awarded this, we demonstrated the commitment, capacity and system leadership to drive innovation and improve ment both at Wilberforce College and beyond. Principal Colin Peaks Mission and Priorities The College’s aim is to be an outstanding College, with an innovative curriculum that supports all students to achieve the best possible life chances. As a College we share three core objectives: Outstanding Experience Outstanding Progression Outstanding Outcomes Ofsted report The College was inspected in May 2015 and February 2018 and on both occasions judged as ‘Good’ in all categories. Inspectors commented that throughout the College there was a ‘…realistic vision to be outstanding, supported by strong values’. They noted the respect that students displayed towards staff and each other, and their pride in studying at the College. Inspectors also commented upon the high level of achievement of qualifications. This success has continued in 2020 with the College seeing its seventh year running of best results since the College opened with an Advanced Level pass rate of 99.8% and 78% high grades. 659 students achieving top grades. The full report is available at www.ofsted.gov.uk. Wilberforce Sixth Form College has a culture of high aspiration and we are committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for all of our students. All aspects of College life are focused on providing students with every opportunity to become independent, motivated and successful individuals who will contribute on an international stage.