Engagement and Progression Advisor
South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA)
Bristol
- Expired
- Salary:
- £20,055 £23,256
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 September 2014
Job overview
Area: Work, Life And Social Enterprise
We are looking for 1.5 individuals who are able to build relationships with young people (16-18) who are often facing barriers to education. We need people who have energy and enthusiasm with a track record of building rapport with young people and gaining trust. The aims of the posts are to work with hesitant learners and to support them into full-time learning opportunities.
The job requires a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own diary whilst being accountable for meeting targets. The work will involve one to one support as well as running short courses that are attractive to young people who may have been disengaged from education for some time.
The work will be based across college sites and may include work out in the community. You will be part of a lively and enthusiastic team, be supported in your work by the Curriculum Leader and have access to College systems to facilitate your work.
South Bristol Skills Academy
The Boulevard
Hengrove Park
Bristol
BS14 0DB
T: 0117 312 2215
E: shaun.dewfall@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Creating lifetime opportunities through outstanding education and training
City of Bristol College is offering a wide range of courses throughout the Summer.
Post Ref: 14/1772
About South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA)
- South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA)
- The Boulevard, Hengrove Park
- Bristol
- BS14 0DB
- United Kingdom
South Bristol Skills Academy is a mixed, non-denominational further education college in Bristol serving students from the age of 16 and above. The college has over 20,000 students each year. It is part of the City of Bristol College.
South Bristol Skills Academy opened in 2010 and offers over 1,000 courses from entry level to degree standard. The college has facilities including health and social care workshops, a training kitchen and restaurant, animal care facilities, a floristry studio and professional hair and beauty salon for students to train in.
Principal
Lee Probert
Values and vision
South Bristol Skills Academy’s goal is for all students to achieve their full potential and benefit from an excellent learning experience. The Bristol based college is committed to nurturing students talents and interests during their time learning. The college follows four core values: integrity, respect, ambition and pride. It is vital to the college that students feel welcome and cared for while studying, and wishes to nurture student’s self-esteem, self-respect and confidence. The college celebrates diversity and wants individuals to be treated as equals, regardless of their religious belief, ethnicity gender, age, sexual orientation or disability. South Bristol Skills Academy offers a wide range of support services for students to access, including financial support, careers advice and a counselling service.
Ofsted
“The college receives strong support, and much goodwill, from its stakeholders; it nurtures these partnerships well to ensure the range and breadth of the curriculum is focused on the employment and training needs of the city.”
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