King's Trust Volunteer

Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution is looking for a King's Trust Volunteer to assist in community learning initiatives. Key responsibilities include supporting educational programmes and facilitating learner engagement. Ideal candidates should possess GCSE English and have experience in educational support. This is a volunteer role, suitable for those looking to contribute positively in an educational environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity, health and safety, and work placement requirements.
• Experienced in supporting placements and managing challenging behaviour.
• Committed to continuous learning and flexible working.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the 12-week Team Programme.
• Support recruitment efforts and set up individual learning plans.
• Aid in sourcing work placements and promoting the programme.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication

Team player

Education

GCSE English (A-C or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Role: King\'s Trust Volunteer

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary/Benefits: This is a volunteer post

Hours/Weeks: Various

Contract Type: Sessional - Volunteer

About the role

We are currently seeking a King\'s Trust Volunteer to join our Community Learning department at The Bedford College Group.

As a King\'s Trust Volunteer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Programme Support & Delivery - Assists the King\'s Trust Team Leader in delivering the 12-week Team Programme, supporting learners with basic skills and contributing to a positive learning experience.
• Learner Engagement & Recruitment - Supports recruitment efforts, helps set up individual learning plans, and provides tailored tuition to meet learners\' educational needs.
• Placement & Promotion - Aids in sourcing work placements and promoting the programme to employers and community organisations to enhance learner opportunities.
• Administration & Compliance - Assists with record keeping, attends meetings and training, and ensures learners adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Safeguarding & Development - Upholds safeguarding, equality, and health and safety standards, and actively engages in training and development relevant to the role.

About you

• Qualifications & Knowledge - Holds GCSE English (A-C or equivalent), with demonstrable understanding of equality, diversity, health and safety, and work placement requirements.
• Experience & Behavioural Insight - Experienced in supporting placements, managing challenging behaviour, and delivering basic skills to a diverse range of learners.
• Skills & Team Contribution - Strong organisational and time management skills, effective communicator, and a positive team player who values others\' contributions and promotes the organisation\'s reputation.
• Values & Professional Conduct - Works in line with core values (Caring, Continuous Improvement, Educational Excellence, Inclusive, Student Centred, Teamwork), maintaining professionalism and respectful relationships.
• Safeguarding & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding, continuous learning, and flexible working across all service locations, with awareness of health and safety and appropriate boundaries with vulnerable groups.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Other notes

What is an Associate? Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. An Associate is issued with an Associate agreement; typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. The Group includes several colleges and other educational and community services across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, with community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering.

Safeguarding

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Group\'s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

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