We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Engineering and Motor Vehicle department as a Careers Coach.
As a Careers Coach you will deliver both group and 1 to 1 tutorial sessions to develop our students as well-informed, socially cohesive, resilient and purposeful young adults and aid them in the transition from education to the world of work.
Responsibilities include:
* Delivery of tutorial sessions, both group and individual, to develop our students as well-informed, socially cohesive, resilient and purposeful young adults – ready to enter adulthood and the world of work.
* Develop resources within a framework of core topics that enable you to deliver engaging, relevant and inspiring tutorial sessions.
* Work collaboratively with the teaching team to make links between your sessions and the students’ vocational studies.
* Support students in gaining work experience/placement opportunities through delivery of typical tutorial topics and employer/parent/carer partnership.
* Be responsible for students’ academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management, and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey.
* Monitor, intervene and action plan improvements to students’ attendance and engagement on their whole study programme.
* Seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning.
* Carry out reviews of progress in learning, target setting, one-to-one tutorials and contribute towards carer and parent reports/events.
* Help students develop positive behaviours and employability skills.
* Participate actively in the enrolment of students and events related to recruitment.
* Treat students as individuals and develop/contribute to personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals.
* Help manage students on placements, offsite visits and related activities.
* Model our expected behaviours, and act as a professional advocate for our students, our college values and the departmental ethos.
* Be a stakeholder in the development and promotion of positive behaviours in all students in Construction and Engineering, including the implementation and promotion of regulations, policies and procedures.
* Undertake additional duties that may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.
* Enthusiastically undertake professional development and training that will support you to be more effective in your role.
These duties may be amended from time to time by the line manager in consultation with the post holder.
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.
Education & Training
* GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.
* GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.
* Minimum level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area.
Experience
* Knowledge and experience of CEIAG delivery in an Education setting.
* A strong understanding of the careers and employability agenda in relation to Further Education.
* Demonstrable experience of delivery of group workshops.
* Experience of developing careers and employability curriculum resources.
* Evidence of supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
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