Faculty Coordinator

Activate Learning; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Faculty Coordinator to support its Lifeskills faculty. This permanent, full-time position focuses on administrative tasks such as student assessments, scheduling, and organizing events. Candidates must possess strong organisational skills, prior administration experience, and GCSE in Maths and English. This role is vital in ensuring the seamless operation of the faculty and enhancing student experience. The successful applicant will join a supportive team in a dynamic academic environment.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Teacher pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Maths and English.
• Proven experience in administration is essential.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support for key academic events.
• Support the onboarding of students and lead the initial assessment.
• Organise and manage student files and records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administration experience

IT skills: MS Office

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Outlook

OneDrive

Teams

Job description

About the role: Faculty Coordinator

Activate Learning are recruiting a Faculty Coordinator to join our Lifeskills faculty and support our campus team with the day-to-day running of our faculty.

Working closely with the Faculty Leadership team, your focus will be on supporting the team's objectives through providing effective administrative support for key events in the academic planning cycle, including:

• Arranging meetings, agenda management and issuing reminders for important tasks to support team effectiveness
• Leading on the initial assessment of students and onboarding of students
• Coordinating activities, faculty open days and award ceremonies
• Supporting course scheduling, preparation and upkeep of registers
• Organising and managing student files, recording student progress

As the Faculty Coordinator, you will be student-facing, supporting all student and teacher enquires and taking a proactive approach to improving processes and procedures to help enhance our students' experience.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37 hours per week based at our Reading College campus supporting our adult part time provisions which includes a large ESOL cohort as well as adult learners who need support getting into employment.

What do you need to be successful as a Faculty Coordinator at Activate Learning?

Being highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and having previous administration experience is essential to the role. You will be a passionate individual who likes to help and support, particularly supporting our teachers and students.

This post could suit an administrator or coordinator looking for a new area of development or could be an excellent opportunity for a teacher or education support professional looking for a change in career path.

About you:

• GCSE Maths and English
• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• Excellent IT skills: MS Office packages particularly Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and Teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise competing deadline

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On‑Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our Wellbeing at Activate Learning - Activate Learning

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.