Kings Trust Team Leader

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a King's Trust Team Leader to inspire young people on the Prince's Trust Team Programme. This full-time role involves leading groups of learners, fostering their confidence and employability skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and mentoring abilities along with experience working with youth. The position comes with an array of benefits including generous leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Prince's Trust Team Leader trained or willingness to undertake the course.
• Significant experience working with 16-25 year olds.
• Some experience of managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate groups of learners through the Prince's Trust Team Programme.
• Engage and support diverse learners.
• Facilitate the development of essential life and employability skills.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring skills

Ability to work independently

Team management experience

Data recording and reporting

Flexible and pragmatic approach

Education

Maths/English level 2

Tools

Prince's Trust Team Leader training

Job description

Overview

Join our Foundation Learning and Student Support Department as a King's Trust Team Leader and inspire young people to achieve their full potential. You'll lead and motivate groups of learners through the Prince's Trust Team Programme, helping them to build confidence, develop essential life and employability skills, and gain valuable qualifications. We're looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with strong leadership and mentoring skills who can engage and support diverse learners. This rewarding role offers the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives while working within a supportive and passionate team.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Foundation Learning and Student Support Department as a King\'s Trust Team Leader on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands-on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners\' lives.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Role Responsibilities

Please visit our website for an overview of general Role Responsibilities.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Prince\'s Trust Team Leader trained or willingness to undertake the course.
• Maths/English level 2.
• Significant experience working with 16-25 year olds.
• Some experience of managing a team.
• Ability to work independently to achieve positive outcomes for leaners.
• Flexible and pragmatic approach.
• The ability to accurately record and report on data.
• Ability to foster a culture of teamwork.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we\'re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester\'s and the UK\'s rich diversity and vibrancy.

Closing date

The closing date for this job advert is 03/10/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!