Student Development Officer

Craven College; Skipton, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is seeking a committed Student Development Officer to join the Personal Development Team. You will help plan and deliver elements of the Personal Development Programme for students, providing coaching to individuals or small groups to support progression and wellbeing.

The role includes monitoring attendance and punctuality with the Curriculum Head of Department and other teams, maintaining accurate records, and supporting students across curriculum

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in a relevant subject and preferably teaching qualifications.
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 or willing to achieve.
• Strong administrative and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver elements of the Personal Development Programme.
• Provide coaching to students individually or in class.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality with Curriculum HOD and departments.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Attendance monitoring

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Certificate in Education/Level 3 Teaching

GCSE English and Maths Level 2

Job description

Student Development Officer

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Craven College Harmonised Pay Scale Points 9 -11,

Permanent

Craven College

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Student Development Officer, you will be a member of the Personal Development Team and contribute to the planning and delivery of key aspects of the Personal Development Programme for students. You will be a passionate individual with excellent interpersonal skills as you will be a key contact for students. The ideal candidate will provide effective coaching for students on an individual basis or classroom-based setting to support success and progression for an identified caseload of students linked to curriculum areas. The ideal candidate will also support the monitoring of attendance and punctuality with Curriculum HOD and all other departments.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified to Level 3 in a relevant subject
• Certificate in Education/Level 3 Teaching; or a willingness to work towards a level 3 qualification.
• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame).
• Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures.
• Interest and understanding of current educational initiatives

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have not heard from us within 28 days of the closing date on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. However please feel free to apply for future roles as appropriate.