Student Welfare Coordinator

Activate Learning; Oxford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a pioneering education group as a Student Welfare Coordinator, where your commitment to student success will transform lives. This part-time role focuses on supporting diverse learners and ensuring their needs are met within the Lifeskills Faculty. Collaborate with a dedicated team to implement innovative support strategies and foster a student-centered environment. Enjoy generous benefits, including flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a supportive community that values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, this role is for you!

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Good Pension Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Health Cash Plan

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Options

On-Site Facilities

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is essential.
• Proven track record of providing a student-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure retention and achievement of students receiving Additional Learning Support.
• Monitor pastoral needs and support transition into programmes.

Skills

Student-Centered Approach

Support Strategies for Diverse Learning Needs

Experience with MLD, PMLD, and SEMH Learners

Creative Problem Solving

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

Reference: JAN20257592

Expiry date: 14:04, Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Location: Blackbird Leys

Benefits: Generous annual leave, good pension scheme and access to other great benefits

About the role: Student Welfare Coordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Student Welfare Coordinator to join our Lifeskills team based at our Blackbird Leys College campus.

The purpose of the role is to help ensure retention and achievement of students receiving Additional Learning Support within Lifeskills Faculty. This includes our 16-19 programme, monitoring pastoral needs and working with the team to ensure best practice and support the transition into our programmes for internal and external learners.

Collaboration is key within this role both within the Lifeskills faculty and with wider College Group services. Helping to ensure that students with learning support (High Needs) and other care needs are adequately provided for by supporting the Lifeskills faculty team. You will work closely with a dedicated team of people committed to making a difference to High Needs learners.

This position is part-time, fixed-term until July 2026 - 18.5 hours per week, term time only (0.43 FTE).

What do you need to be successful as a Student Welfare Coordinator at Activate Learning?

A minimum GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is essential, along with an understanding of the need for a student-centred approach and ability to offer varying support strategies to cover diverse learning needs.

A proven track record of providing a student-centred approach and the ability to offer varying support strategies to cover a diverse range of learning needs. You will have excellent understanding/experience working with a range of learners including: MLD, PMLD and SEMH.

You will also be able to develop creative and innovative strategies to deal effectively with learners with a range of needs.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: Continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expects all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning is committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.