Personal Development Coordinator

onlyFE; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Personal Development Coordinator within a dedicated Student Support and Safeguarding team. This role focuses on creating engaging personal development activities and events to enhance the college experience for learners. You will work collaboratively to promote wellbeing, physical health, and essential life skills through various events. Join a forward-thinking organization that values personal growth and community engagement, offering a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Access to local government pension

Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons

Staff health & wellbeing schemes

Flexible working hours

Parking at all sites

Career development opportunities

Grants for new FE teachers in STEM

Referral scheme worth up to £200

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating events and activities.
• Good customer service skills and respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and delivering events to develop learners' personal skills.
• Collaborating with external partners for impactful experiences.

Skills

Event Management

Customer Service

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Level 2 (GCSE) in English

Level 2 (GCSE) in Maths

Job description

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Hours: Full time, term time (37 hrs per week, working 40 weeks per year)

Duration: Fixed term until July 2026

Salary: £25,716 FTE (Pro-rata £22,847.68) per annum + benefits

Location: Rotherham

About The Role

The role of Personal Development Coordinator is an exciting opportunity within our Student Support and Safeguarding team, based at Dearne Valley College, part of the RNN Group. The role involves creating and delivering engaging personal development activities and events for college learners to enhance their experience.

Key duties include developing a comprehensive programme of personal development and physical health activities accessible to all learners. You will collaborate with learners on topics like physical health, wellbeing, and personal growth, and organize events that develop life skills, promote wellbeing, and encourage active lifestyles through sports and physical activities. These activities will include sessions on healthy living and physical wellbeing.

You will build partnerships with external organizations to facilitate guest speakers and learner voice activities linked to themed weeks, such as Safeguarding Week, Financial Wellbeing, Mental Health Week, and sports tournaments like AoC Sport Regional Tournaments.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing, coordinating, promoting, and delivering events to develop learners' essential life and personal skills.
• Utilizing your event management skills to plan and execute a variety of activities, workshops, and events.
• Managing event logistics, liaising with external partners, and ensuring smooth delivery.
• Engaging with students, managing resources, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to create impactful experiences.

Qualifications required include Level 2 (GCSE) in English and Maths or equivalent, with experience in facilitating events. Good customer service skills, respect, and confidentiality are essential.

Department Info

The role involves working within a team on-site and with colleagues across other campuses to ensure consistency in events and offerings. You will report to the Student Support Team Leader and collaborate with curriculum managers and tutors to provide learners with suitable personal development opportunities.

Benefits & Rewards

• Access to local government pension
• Access to gyms, restaurants, and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing schemes, including Occupational Health
• Flexible working hours
• Parking at all sites
• Career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training and apprenticeships
• Grants up to £6,000 for new FE teachers in STEM subjects (conditions apply)
• Referral scheme worth up to £200 per successful referral

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults, and young people. All new employees will undergo a DBS check and related safeguarding checks. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 12th May 2025

Proposed start date: August 2025

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Advertising Services

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