At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support students in their internship journey, tailoring programmes to individual needs.
- Company: North Hertfordshire College, a vibrant learning community with a commitment to student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering equality and diversity in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by guiding them towards successful careers.
- Qualifications: Experience in coaching or mentoring, with a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 26625 - 31950 £ per year.
Salary: £26,625 - £31,950 FTE depending on experience plus benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Stevenage Campus
About The Role
We are looking for an outstanding Supported Internship Coordinator who is motivated and committed to the success of their students. You will engage with students in a way that inspires them to be successful in their internship placement, coaching and tailoring a programme to meet their individual needs. You will mentor, coach and deliver development sessions to students both within the college and the workplace, inspiring them to achieve their potential and progress onto an apprenticeship, into employment or further study. You will be responsible for co-ordinating and the ongoing liaison required with employers, job coaches, parents/carers, the local authority and interns, in setting up and maintaining the placements, in addition to working towards positive outcomes for our young people.
About The Organisation
The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, the college provides learning opportunities to over 10,000 students each year from study programmes for 16-18 year olds and apprenticeships through to adult provision locally, regionally and nationally. We were judged Good by Ofsted at our last inspection in December 2023, with outstanding features.
Main Roles and Responsibilities
- Co-ordinate the day to day work of Job coaches, ensuring students have maximum exposure to 1:1 coaching in aspirational work placements.
- Act as Supported Internship co-ordinator, maintaining up to date student records and delivering against agreed student retention, attendance, success, satisfaction and outcome measures, whilst providing academic and pastoral support to your students in partnership with the job coaches.
- Work with colleagues responsible for both transformation & student services to deliver an overall student experience, which engages, inspires and prepares students for the world of work.
- Work with the Deputy and Head of Curriculum to continually strive for excellence and improve standards in teaching and learning.
- Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders and in particular with employers, Herts County Council, other Hertfordshire FE colleges and SEN schools to maximise opportunities to develop the SI programme and for employer engagement in the learning process.
- Maintain high expectations of students, working with them to raise their ambition and aspiration, ensuring they realise their full potential.
- Deliver consistently good or better training/teaching sessions, incorporating an effective range of learning strategies that enable outstanding learning outcomes for all students.
- Deliver an appropriate blend of learning opportunities, making effective use of technology both within the workplace/classroom and via online and independent learning.
- Complete Access to work applications and claims accurately and in a timely manner.
General Duties
- To contribute to the effective management and promotion of equality and diversity.
- To work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, ensuring the College is a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
- To promote with staff and students the importance of safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults they are responsible for and come into contact with.
- To work at all times in accordance with North Hertfordshire College’s policies and procedures.
- To carry out such duties as may be required from time to time by the college that are appropriate to the grade of the post.
This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties attached to the post and is not an inflexible specification.
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