Job Description

Rochdale Sixth Form College

Rochdale

Salary:

Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff Pay Spine Point 8 - 11 | Actual for TTO + 1 week: 22,445 - 24,396

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

21 August 2025

Apply by:

15 August 2025

Job overview

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37 hours per week | Term Time Only + 1 week | Fixed term for 1 year

Start date: 21 August 2025

The Altus Education Partnership was formed in 2017 by the governing body of Rochdale Sixth Form College, an Ofsted outstanding college, currently with around 1900 students. The College opened in 2010 and since then it has raised achievement in the area dramatically, regularly being one of the highest-performing colleges in the country.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Learning Support Officer, who is keen to continuously improve the classroom experience of our students. RSFC has an excellent reputation, and this is a real opportunity for you to make your mark. Clearly, working at RSFC will be demanding. However, as a colleague you will be of great value and importance and in return it is our intention to provide staff with excellent support and the resources to carry out a first-class job.

The Role

As a Learning Support Officer, you will:

Provide tailored academic and personal care support to students with a variety of learning and physical needs Deliver 1:1 and small group academic support, helping students to develop independence and confidence Support classroom learning and help adapt resources in liaison with teaching staff Work within the Achievement Centre to maintain a focused and inclusive learning environment + Provide assistance with personal care, including toileting, where necessary

We're looking for someone who:

Holds GCSEs (Grade A-C) in English and Maths (essential)
Has experience supporting learners with SEN/ALN in an educational setting (desirable) Shows empathy, patience, and the ability to inspire self-esteem and independence in others Is committed, reliable, flexible, and a true team player

Why Join RSFC?

A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive working culture. Outstanding student outcomes and an environment built on respect and ambition. The opportunity to work in a high-performing, values-led organisation as part of the Altus Education Partnership

How to Apply

Complete the Altus Education Partnership application form. Submit a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) addressing the person specification. Email your application to recruitment@altusep.com

Deadline for applications: Friday 15th August 2025 (by 12.00 noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 18th August 2025

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

About

Rochdale Sixth Form College

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Rochdale Sixth Form College

College Road, Rochdale
Lancashire
OL12 6HY
United Kingdom

+44 1706 769 800


The College opened in September 2010 as the newest sixth form college in the UK and the first to be built since 2004. With world class facilities, the 26 million College is purpose built and currently accommodates circa. 1650 students



The college has had a transformative impact on young people's lives and life chances. In 2013 Ofsted graded us 'outstanding'; at the time we were only the second sixth form college to have gained this accolade. Additionally, we have been the highest performing sixth form college in the Department for Education's performance tables on five separate occasions, most recently in 2017/18.



The College was set up to address the A Level underachievement in the Borough. Prior to 2010 the A Level performance in Rochdale was poor and had very low progression rates to HE.



The College is committed to inclusive entry requirements and achieves extremely good value added scores as evidenced in Performance Tables and the ALPs scores. The College has excellent retention rates and average attendance is just over 95%.



The curriculum at the College is A Level focused with a small number of students following a mixed programme of a BTEC Sub Diploma alongside one A Level. Students who are yet to achieve a pass at Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English are required to resit until they secure the required grade.



Given the prior attainment level of RSFC students, it is a huge strength of the College that we achieve excellent progression rates to higher education. The whole RSFC project has been a wonderful advert for social mobility. Students apply across the board to Oxford and Cambridge, Russell Group and the wider group of HE providers.



The College works with students not applying to HE to ensure they have the opportunity to progress on to appropriate apprenticeships and employment opportunities.



RSFC has very strong working relationships with local schools and the local GFE provider. The College Principal/CEO sits on the Pioneers Trust with local secondary headteachers and the College is also a key member of NWSFC (North West Sixth Form College group); SFCA (Sixth Form College Association) and the AOC (Association of Colleges).



The College estate is in outstanding condition and there has been significant investment in capital works to create an outstanding physical learning environment and student facilities. The financial health of the College is rated as outstanding.



We have a clear mission and central purpose to help students realise their academic potential. The College believes that every young person has it within themselves to succeed and will devote itself to improving student achievement. The College is an inclusive Sixth Form College. The students at RSFC study in a highly positive environment, and staff continuously build self-confidence and self-belief in students. Aspirations for the trajectory of improvement are high and the College focuses upon creating happy and successful students. The College has high expectations of students and staff. The drive is for the quality of teaching to be outstanding day in and day out, together with a support and guidance structure that powerfully focuses upon the individual student.



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