Careers Coach

Kirklees College; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

Careers Coach x2

Salary: £25,201 - £26,681 per annum (Scale 5)
Location: Huddersfield and Dewsbury
Hours: 37 Hours a week, 52 weeks per year - Fixed Term 12 months
Holidays: 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and 5 closure days

At Kirklees College, we are always looking for new talent and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers, and countless others. We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

Kirklees College is a large successful FE college, currently Ofsted graded as Good. Operating across Kirklees with centres based in Huddersfield and Dewsbury. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a modern building, with excellent on-site facilities, such as a fully equipped gym, hair & beauty salons, and a fine dining restaurant.

The overall purpose of the role is to support students to make informed decisions about their education, training, and career pathways. Working across a range of curriculum areas, the role will involve sourcing, providing access, and raising awareness of the opportunities available to them.

The ideal candidate will need to be flexible to the demands of the duties, promoting a safe, pleasant, and positive culture for everyone. You will promote positive behaviour throughout the college.

You will have previous experience of working with young people and adults, including vulnerable, disengaged 'hard to reach' students, and be able to understand the range of support which may be necessary to help them make good progression choices. You will have experience of providing progression guidance, with positive outcomes. You will be good at building a network and maintaining good relationships with employers and apprenticeship providers. You will need excellent communication skills, a commitment to the welfare of young people in education, and a willingness to undertake relevant staff development.

The qualifications deemed essential for the post are a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy (e.g. GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C), educated to Level 2 or higher. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is also essential for the post.

Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications, and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts, and reduced Metro travel.

As a learning organisation and as part of our commitment to your continued professional development, we may require you to complete an apprenticeship standard or framework that relates to this opportunity.

Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

TO APPLY: Download and complete a copy of the Kirklees College Application Form before clicking 'Apply' - you will need to attach your completed form as your application. If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individual's sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity, or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches, and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.