Job Description

Bournemouth and Poole College now have an interesting new opening for a Student Transition Coach to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of \xc2\xa321,276 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students \xe2\x80\x93 we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College\xe2\x80\x99s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work. You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

Organisation

Bournemouth & Poole College

Department

Student Inclusion & Support

Contract Type

Permanent

Employment Basis

Full time

Contracted working hours

37

Location

Roles available across Bournemouth and Poole

Salary

\xc2\xa321,276 per annum

Closing date

06/08/2023

Documents

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About the role:

As the Student Transition Coach, you will work with potential students who need additional support to successfully make the move to College.

Responsibilities as our Student Transition Coach will include:

• Provide support and guidance through the pre-entry processes to potential students and parents/carers, in order to reduce emotional stress and anxiety
• Support students progression and transitions through agreeing and implementing a plan of support work with all professionals working with the student
• Work with staff at feeder schools to identify the students most likely to need additional support with managing the transition to college and agree support plans and visits
• Offer advice to staff, students, parents and external agencies on the Learning Support team\xe2\x80\x99s services. Develop a good understanding of the curriculum and support programmes in the college has to offer
• Coordinate transition support for an agreed caseload of students. Monitoring effectiveness whilst providing continued support to the students, and staff, until such time as the students are settled on their programmes
• Motivate, encourage and support the student to socially engage and integrate within our college community. This may include supporting students in activities as part of the student\xe2\x80\x99s course or through cross-college events.
• To participate in student induction, college orientation and obtaining accurate course timetables prior to start of term to ensure support is in place for Day 1 plans
• Develop knowledge and understanding of both the school and college contexts, establishing effective working relationships. Including careers coordinators, Youth Connections and heads of the learning programmes throughout the College
• Support the planning and delivery of key transition projects.
• Effectively track progress of transition support and the long term outcomes

As our Student Transition Coach, you\xe2\x80\x99ll ideally have:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths
• Education/training to level 2 (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2)
• Previous experience working with people with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or challenging behaviour\xe2\x80\x99s
• Experience working in a busy environment to manage a caseload, working to key deadlines
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Awareness or training supporting your knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
• Attendance at college events ie open evenings including outside of normal working hours
• Ability to be able to travel between sites

Benefits:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years\' service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Student Transition Coach role, then please click \xe2\x80\x98apply\xe2\x80\x99 now! We\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you!

Closing date: 06 August 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

Bournemouth & Poole College