Student Manager

Preston College; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Preston is seeking a compassionate Student Manager to support students in their academic journey. You will be responsible for monitoring learner development and implementing strategies tailored to individual needs. This role promises to enhance student engagement and academic achievement while ensuring a supportive learning environment at the college. Comprehensive staff benefits include professional development opportunities, generous leave entitlement, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working policies

Free car parking

Subsidised health and fitness suite

Qualifications

• Proactive and compassionate individual.
• Experience in supporting student development.
• Ability to implement intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance, retention, and progression.
• Support students transitioning to University or employment.
• Ensure a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Passion for learner welfare

Attention to detail

Ability to promote positive engagement

Job description

Are you passionate about promoting a positive learning environment and supporting students as they navigate through their educational journey?, Preston College is seeking dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Student Manager. In this pivotal role, you will work collaboratively and effectively with both curriculum and support staff whilst playing a crucial part in providing effective support for our students in both group, and one-to-one settings. Your primary focus will be on promoting positive engagement, encouraging academic achievement, and ensuring a seamless progression for our learners as they transition into college life.

Additionally, you will support your students as they prepare to transition to University and/or employment. As a Student Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring various aspects of learner development, including attendance, retention, progression, achievement, and overall satisfaction. Your keen attention to details and commitment to student success will be evident, as you implement agreed-upon intervention strategies, tailored to meet the unique needs of your assigned students.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the educational experience of our learners, contributing to their personal and academic growth, whilst ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment at Preston College. If you feel you are a proactive and compassionate individual, with a passion for learner welfare, we would invite you to apply for this rewarding position and become an integral part of our vibrant college.

As a valued member of the Preston College staff, you will enjoy a multitude of comprehensive and enticing staff benefits, designed to enhance your professional and personal wellbeing. The college is looking to recruit a 0.8 FTE. This position will include one evening a week (5.30pm - 7.30pm). Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential.

Our mission is to make our learners the most employable they can be. We do this by supporting all of our learners to achieve the qualifications they need, alongside the development of technical skills and knowledge that employers and universities are looking for.

Preston College have been awarded 'Gold' by Investors in People and we have a wide range of benefits for staff. Some of these are outlined below, for a full list visit www.preston.ac.uk/jobs.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities including staff days and supported CPD.
• Opportunities to obtain qualifications essential to your role and support to achieve them.
• Opportunities for career and pay progression, including annual cost of living increases.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly college policies including special leave, career break, job share and flexible working (role dependent).
• Free car parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Subsidised health and fitness suite, hair and beauty treatments all based at Preston College.