Learning Skills Development Officer Creative Arts

TN United Kingdom; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Learning Skills Development Officer in Creative Arts. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape the future of students through engaging learning experiences while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health & safety standards. With a competitive salary and a supportive environment, you will contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation. Enjoy generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and the chance to develop your skills further. If you're passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

8 public holidays

5 discretionary days

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications will be validated by the College.
• Must obtain Level 2 in Maths and English during employment if not held.

Responsibilities

• Work at the College and may require travel to other locations.
• Complete mandatory training during probation period.

Skills

Safeguarding Training

Equality & Diversity Training

Health & Safety Training

Education

Minimum Level 2 in Maths

Minimum Level 2 in English

Job description

Learning Skills Development Officer Creative Arts, Redditch

Client: Heart of Worcestershire College

Location: Redditch, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 06425e43297b

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description

The job description provided is current as of June 2024 and serves as a guide to the work required. It may be updated by the College to meet changing circumstances in consultation with the post holder.

Conditions of Service

The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Business Support Staff. All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:

• Enhanced DBS
• 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
• Qualification validation check

Salary

The salary range for this post is from £32,333 to £34,974 per annum. Your starting salary depends on your qualifications and experience. After passing your probation, your salary will increase annually within the salary band until the top is reached.

Hours of Work

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Annual Leave

25 days plus 8 public holidays and 5 discretionary days. After 2 years, entitlement increases to 30 days. Leave of more than 3 consecutive weeks requires Director’s permission, only in exceptional circumstances.

Pension Scheme

The College offers the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Probationary Period

9 months, including mandatory induction and training sessions on Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, GDPR, Cyber Security, and Health & Safety. Completion of these is required for successful probation.

References

Two satisfactory references are required.

Location

The role is based at the College but may require work at other locations.

Qualifications

The College will validate essential qualifications. If a qualification is a contractual requirement, funding availability for related courses cannot be guaranteed.

Maths and English

Minimum Level 2 qualification in both; if not held, must be obtained during employment.

Safeguarding

The College is committed to safeguarding. All staff will undertake safeguarding training during probation.

Online Checks and DBS

Applicants successful at interview will undergo online checks and a DBS check, with costs deducted from the first salary.

Equal Opportunities and Disclosure

The College promotes fair treatment and complies with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Applicants must declare relevant criminal history, with certain protected cautions and convictions exempted.

Training and Policies

Mandatory training, including health & safety, is required. The College is a smoke-free environment, prohibiting all forms of smoking and vaping products.