Job Description

Please note the only way to apply for this role is by visiting the College's website to complete an online application form or email hr@riversidecollege.ac.uk. Closing date for applications is 12 noon Tuesday 20th May 2025.

Main Purpose of Job

To provide effective and personalised pastoral support to learners throughout their college life.

We are excited to have a 0.5 position available to support our outstanding Vocational & A Level Programmes and learners.

Support for Students

To provide effective pastoral support to a cohort of students from L1-3

To deliver effective group and 1:1 tutorials to a cohort of students

To give appropriate and timely guidance and support to all students, but mainly those who have been identified as cause for concern, including encouraging students to access services available across the college and encouraging them to take an active part in college life

To monitor student attendance, conduct and academic progress via the STAR system, IS data, tutor referrals, student reviews and contact with parents/guardians

To conduct individual interviews, agreeing and communicating detailed targets with students, tutors and parents/carers and review as necessary

To assist with the process of booking in students for Programme Managers, liaising with other staff regarding appointments

To maintain databases and report on attendance, retention, achievement and progression

To maintain an overview of the students within the college and support as necessary, including co-ordinating reports and references as required

To liaise with other cross-college services and curriculum staff on matters relating to students on programme

To liaise with relevant external agencies as necessary

Personal Development

To undertake staff development and attend staff meetings as required and requested

To undertake continuous professional development

Additional Duties

To meet the individual needs of all students

To promote and safeguard the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults at the college

To accept flexible redeployment and reallocation of duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Qualifications

Relevant qualification to minimum of Level 3 (A Level or equivalent)

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Award in Education and Training (PTLLS equivalent) or willingness to work towards

Evidence of continuing professional development

A degree (or equivalent), or professional qualification in field of advice and guidance would be an advantage

Knowledge/Experience

Experience of effective team working and promoting effective relationships between staff, students and the community

Experience of working with and supporting teenagers/young people

Experience of advice and guidance or student support in education and/or training

A knowledge of management information systems

Knowledge of safeguarding issues

Knowledge of equality and diversity issues

Understanding of reference writing skills and the UCAS scheme

Experience of working in a college environment would be an advantage

An understanding of the role of student council within an FE college would be an advantage

Skills/Attributes

Display initiative, be positive and friendly

Strong persuasion skills

Effective communicator

Student focused approach

Flexible approach

Logical approach to problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Competent user of the full range of Microsoft Office Applications

Additional Requirements

Willingness to work flexible hours

Participation may be required outside normal working hours including evenings and weekends

Post Information

Reports to Programme Manager

The job is 0.5 contract. term-time only

Salary 28,347 - 29,970 pro rata (Actual salary 11,851 - 12,529)

The post holder will undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with regulatory, legislative and college procedural requirements.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,347.00-29,970.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2025
Reference ID: S217