Job Description

Sixth Form College Farnborough

Hampshire
24,191 - 28,293 pro rata

Salary:

Support Grade 3 - Actual salary between 11,222.48 - 13,125.44 per annum based on part time hours and term time only

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

26 August 2025

Apply by:

4 August 2025

Job overview

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Working Pattern:

20 hours per week, term time only, Monday & Thursday - 9am - 4:30pm, Friday - 9am - 3:30pm
Including an unpaid half an hour lunch break per day

Start date:

26th August 20205

Closing date:

Monday 4th August 2025, 9am

Salary:

Support Grade 3 - Actual salary between 11,222.48 - 13,125.44 per annum based on part time hours and term time only (24,191 - 28,293 per annum FTE)

The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the LRC Team within an outstanding Sixth Form College. We are seeking a proactive individual to provide an excellent level of support to both staff and students in the College.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted Achievement of high grades with excellent value added; Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff; Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated person to provide a helpful and efficient Learning Resource Centre service which assists staff and students across a range of College programs.

You will be working as part of a team, to participate actively in the day-to-day development and delivery of a responsive, customer-focused service for a number of initiatives.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:-

A good knowledge of general productivity applications such as Microsoft applications and Google Suite; Excellent customer service, customer care and interpersonal skills; A positive commitment and enthusiasm for working with 16-18 year old students; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate to both students and staff.
If you believe you have the required skills and you want to work in a sector and team where you can truly make a difference to the lives of young people, this is the right role for you.

What our staff say:

''One of the things I enjoy most about working in the LRC Team is the teamwork and work ethic. Even when it is a busy day for everyone in the team, we pull together and ensure we continue to deliver a high level of customer service!''

How to apply:

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk.

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by Monday 4th August at 9am.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

Other information

The Prospect Trust

takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance,

a health check and references.

About

Sixth Form College Farnborough

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Sixth Form College Farnborough

Prospect Avenue, Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8JX
United Kingdom

+44 1252 688 200

The Sixth Form College Farnborough is a founding member of The Prospect Trust, which is a dynamic and ambitious multi-academy Trust on the Hampshire/Surrey border, providing outstanding education and support for almost 6,000 learners. Fueled by a relentless desire to improve the educational outcomes and lives of the young people in our local communities. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace the Trust's values and play a key role in supporting its further growth and development.



The Trust's core values are:

Partnership:

working together we can deliver better and more effectively than working alone.

Restlessness:

the current state is never good enough.

Trust:

open and transparent in everything we do.

Quality:

aspire to be the best in everything we do.




Judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in September 2021, the College now has almost 4,000 students enrolled on over 40 Level 3 courses. The College community continues to grow and a record number of applications were received for September 2023.



In recent years, academic outcomes have been well above the national average both in attainment and progress. Alps value added measures put the College in the top 10% of providers nationally both at A level and for vocational courses.



As well as the pursuit of academic excellence, the College is renowned for its commitment to providing the highest possible standard of pastoral care. A team of highly experienced tutors provide group/one-to-one support and students also have access to a first-rate onsite counselling service. The College benefits from excellent facilities and educational resources and works closely with seventeen partner secondary schools to ensure students enjoy a smooth transition to post-16 education.

What makes working at the College a unique experience:

The opportunity to join an outstanding teaching environment surrounded by a team of experienced and motivated staff; Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; Innovative use of IT to promote learning integrated into all usual teaching activities. Dedicated time and opportunity to develop within your role Regular opportunities for internal promotion Mentoring scheme for all new staff Excellent tracking and administration support with over 400 teaching and support staff

Staff Benefits:

Generous pension schemes for both teaching and support staff Access to Employee Assistance Programme Access to the College Gym and cycle to work scheme Eye Test voucher Free flu vaccination Ample free parking A modern campus and an attractive, well maintained working environment Individual department staff rooms All teaching staff are provided with a portable device. Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow

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