Now Education are delighted to be working in partnership with Manchester College where an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning Centre Coordinator within the Foundation Learning and Student Support department, on a full-time basis of 35 hours per week.
The college are looking for a dedicated Learning Centre Co-Ordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting our students with SEMH needs and those from alternative provisions in our new Foundation Learning Programme.
The coordinator will work as part of a small team with students, families and colleagues to ensure that each student has a detailed planned learning experience.
They will also manage and oversee the work of a small team of Learning Coaches.
Main Duties Include:
- To be responsible for ensuring the project positively engages learners in a programme of learning which addresses barriers, promotes their wellbeing and challenges inappropriate attitudes and behaviour.
- To be responsible for the development and implementation of the education programme.
- To be responsible for the management of project workers, including regular supervision and performance reviews.
- To be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of curriculum, recreational and vocational activities, including individualised timetables when required.
- To be responsible for the recruitment, retention, achievement and progression of young people.
- To work with students individually and in groups to overcome internal and external barriers to their education and progression.
- To utilise the college LIP and BKSB systems with regular feedback for learners and guardians through written reports and review days.
- To develop partnerships and liaise with parents, schools and other organisations.
- To be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and outcomes through record keeping systems.
The ideal candidate will have aLevel 3 Youth Work / Teaching qualification or equivalent and Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent the ability to drive college minibus would be a real advantage as would a Safeguarding designated person qualification.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please get in touch asap with an up to date CV.