17 Oct
Activate Learning
Reading
Job description
Who we are :
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development,
and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role :
Activate Learning are recruiting a Faculty Coordinator to join our team in Reading and support our Faculty Managers with the day-to-day running of apprenticeships in our Engineering Faculty.
Working closely with the Faculty Manager, your focus will be on supporting the team’s objectives through providing effective administrative support for key events in the academic planning cycle, including :
- Arranging meetings, agenda management and issuing reminders for important tasks to support team effectiveness
- Coordinating activities, faculty open days and award ceremonies
- Supporting timetabling, preparation and upkeep of registers
- Organising and managing student files, recording student progress
As the Faculty Coordinator, you will be student-facing,
supporting all student and teacher enquires and taking a proactive approach to improving processes and procedures to help enhance our students' experience.
This is a fixed-term, part-time position working 22.5 hours per week (0.61 FTE) at our Reading College campus.
What do you need to be successful as a Faculty Coordinator at Activate Learning?
Being highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and having previous administration experience is essential to the role.
You will be a passionate individual who likes to help and support, particularly supporting our teachers and students.
This post could suit an administrator or coordinator looking for a new area of development or could be an excellent opportunity for a teacher or education support professional looking for a change in career path.
About you :
- GCSE Maths and English
- Excellent administration and organisation skills
- Excellent IT skills : MS Office packages particularly Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and Teams.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise competing deadline
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits :
- Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
- An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
- Specialised support and development for teaching staff
- Access to qualified coaches for all staff
- Leadership and Management development programmes
- Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
- A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
- Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee resource groups
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Refer a friend vacancy incentive
- Access to student discount programmes
▶️ Education Coordinator (Faculty Coordinator)
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