Are you passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact? We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Team Leader to deliver The King’s Trust Team Programme, a transformative 12-week personal development course. With plans to run three cohorts per year, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a programme that changes lives!
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading, motivating, and supporting a group of young people aged 16-25, helping them build confidence, develop key life and employability skills, and progress into employment, education, training, volunteering, or an apprenticeship.
What you’ll be doing:
* Recruiting and supporting young people to take part in the Team Programme.
* Planning and delivering an engaging 12-week programme, including a residential experience, community projects, and work placements.
* Providing individualised support and mentoring to help participants overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
* Liaising with community organisations, employers, and other stakeholders to create valuable opportunities for participants.
* Delivering the King’s Trust Certificate/Award in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills at Entry Level 3 to Level 2.
* Ensuring all programme paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
* Supporting young people with their literacy, language, numeracy, and digital skills as needed.
What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or coaching capacity.
* Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate.
* A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
* The ability to engage and build relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* A Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent) or a willingness to achieve this within the first year of employment.
* The successful applicant must be prepared to attend the residential trip for one week per cohort and undertake The King’s Trust training.
Why Join Us?
* Make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.
* Work in a rewarding, varied, and fast-paced environment.
* Gain valuable training and development opportunities, including Team Leader Training as part of your induction.
* Be part of a supportive and passionate team that believes in the power of personal development.
If you’re ready to inspire the next generation and lead a programme that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Travel expenses will be paid.
Hours: 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year (except during residential trips 3x per year) with 22 days holiday in addition to public bank holidays. Annual leave will need to coincide with school holiday closure periods at Christmas, Easter, or at the end of the Summer Term.
Salary : Support Staff SCP 26 - currently £42,503 per annum.
Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of an extension to 31st August 2027 depending on funding.
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Closing date: Wednesday 30th April 2025.
Interview date: w/c Monday 5th May 2025.
CVs will not be accepted as an alternative form of application. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Itchen Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.