Student Intervention & Liaison Officer

Discipline: Support Staff
Salary: £24,120 - £26,138
Contact email: d.storey@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Job ref: 028802
Published: 11 days ago
Deadline for Application: 09 Oct 2024 23:59

We have a fantastic opportunity to support our students by joining our expanding Engineering department as a Student Intervention and Liaison Officer.

This is an important role for the department where you will manage a caseload of students and support the academic success of individual students by providing personal support following referral from curriculum teams.

Responsibilities include:

  • SMART target setting to support the student achievement

  • Referral to other support services as appropriate

  • Contributing to student progression and career plans.

  • Ensure the Construction department students are supported and that associated policies and statutory guidance are adhered to and understood across all areas of responsibility.

  • Support the application of the provisions Positive Behaviour policy.

  • Minimise disruption to learning and teaching by ensuring high expectations and standards with regard to compliant behaviour and behaviour for learning in line with the provisions Positive Behaviour Policy.

  • Ensure the accurate and timely recording of behaviour incidents and interventions.

  • Ensure students are punctual to lessons and move safely around the building.

  • To have an overview of the students’ punctuality and attendance ensuring parents/carers and partner school/organisations are informed and involved.

  • Undertake proactive and reactive meetings with students (and their tutors and parents/carers where relevant) related to addressing issues of behaviour and provision standards.

For the full job description and person specification, please click here

Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

  • 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent (e.g., CSE 1, O Level A-C)

  • 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)

Experience

  • Experience of the complexities of further education.

  • Successful experience of working with 16-18 students on a 1:1 and group basis to achieve their career goals.

  • Proven experience of working with parents/carers of children and young people

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College: 

  • Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays

  • Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure

  • Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution

  • Annual salary reviews

  • Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

  • Free sports and gym facilities

  • Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

  • Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

  • Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

  • Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

  • Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

  • On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

  • A host of training development opportunities

  • Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

  • The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

For full details please click here

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.