King's Trust Team Leader

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking 4 full-time King’s Trust Leaders to join their Wellbeing team. This vital role will involve guiding young people aged 16-25 towards qualifications through a supportive program. Ideal candidates are passionate, organized self-starters who can foster an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Benefits

35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores and services

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible travel schemes

Qualifications

• Passionate and motivated with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work confidentially and effectively with students.
• Experience or competence in delivering educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the King’s Trust programme for young people.
• Cooperate with safeguarding officers to support students.
• Provide effective pastoral support and improve student behaviour.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Pastoral support

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are pleased to be recruiting for 4 full time King’ Trust Leaders to join our growing King’s Trust team, part of the wider college Wellbeing team. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated and is not afraid to use their own initiative to drive this role. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Act in the capacity of team leader who will deliver for a group of young people aged sixteen to twenty-five through the twelve-week King’sTrust programme so that they can achieve a qualification
• To work with Designated Safeguarding Officers and First Response Officers at the College to supporting in identifying and dealing with safeguarding and Prevent concerns and referrals and liaising internally and externally to provide the necessary support to students and staff
• Support in driving improved standards in behaviour by accurately capturing and sharing information with regard to students and intervene to improve standard in behaviour where required.
• Provide effective pastoral support, working with students, parents/carers and tutors to identify issues and implement plans to support students
• Promote the Team programme to young people aged sixteen to twenty-five who are not in full-time education, employment or training in order to recruit a maximum of fifteen learners onto each Team programme

What you’ll bring

You will be organised, a self-starter and ready for a challenge in this role. You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, applying professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information. You will be able to work closely with learners, deliver, and design the King’s Trust programme to make sure that it is inclusive and promotes a positive learning environment for all.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact [e-mail].

Interviews are planned for: 4th and 7th July

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £28,260 to £32,310FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected.

Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability