Transition and Progression Coordinator (Inclusion)

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the Academy of Pre-Technical and Skills for Living and Work!

As an area of growth, we have multiple brand new roles in an already amazing team of individuals committed to helping disadvantaged young people grow in confidence and realise their potential through learning. 

This exciting new post is to support our growing Alternative provision designed to help 14-16-year old students with complex needs to access college programmes. 

It’s vital that we ensure each young person has both a successful transition into college as well as the appropriate support once they start on programmes.

Reporting directly to the Academy Director for Pre-Technical and Skills for Living and Work, you will be crucial in ensuring those with complex needs are able to progress to the next level of study or work. 

The role of Transition and Progression Coordinator is ideal if you:

• Have a solution-focused mindset while understanding the challenges those with complex needs face on their pathway to adulthood and can work with a range of in-college staff to help them understand the needs of each learner

• Passionately believe that learners from all backgrounds & situations, however complex, should have the right to an excellent level of education, and want to work with them to break down barriers and build success

• Want a varied role where you will plan and organise a huge range of transition activities, including interviews, visits, and tasters while providing great communication with all parties surrounding the young person

Day-to-day you will be responsible for:

• Helping young people with SEND needs to overcome barriers to their learning

• Liaising closely with schools, the Local Authority and families to ensure a smooth transition into college

• Planning and organising a range of transition activities

• Enrolment, progression tracking, and support plan timetabling for each student

• Working closely with the Head of Student Experience, Student Mentors, Personal Tutors and Safeguarding Practitioners to review progress and support

• Working closely with the Academy Director to tackle issues around transition

• Championing our commitment to putting students first

• Promoting our values of fairness, respect & equality

After your first year with us, success would look like:

• Built relationships & trust with high-needs students to help them get the most out of their learning journey

• Staff have a strong understanding of each learner's needs and you have established yourself as an effective team member

• Learners understand you are the first point of contact to assist with transition issues

• Have effectively worked with the Academy Director as well as external persons

• Built Strong working relationships and supported colleagues where possible

We're open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

• Have deep experience and knowledge of working with young people who have challenging behaviours and face difficulties in accessing mainstream education

• Are a great communicator and can work well with the full range of people involved with each learner both internally & externally

• Be excited to develop your skills and further develop professionally

• Be excited to bring fresh ideas to the table and help us constantly improve

When applying, If there are other roles on our site under the tag ‘Inclusion’ that you would be interested in, please mention these at the top of the ‘supporting information’ section and we will acknowledge your interest for multiple positions.

We’re a passionate and dynamic team, looking for enthusiastic people to bring even more new ideas, spirit and creativity to the area. 

No two days are the same and we all play a vital role in ensuring our young people achieve and progress. If you believe that education is key to raising aspirations and expectations then this is the academy for you!

We also offer outstanding pension, benefits & annual leave packages

Apply now if you're looking to join a healthy work culture made up of talented people who celebrate each other's success while embracing each other's differences.

Whether you want a hand with the application form or a friendly chat about what it's like to work with us, please don't hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302 Email: Jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: 25/06/23

Shortlisting date: 28/06/23

Interview: 03/07/23

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. 

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

We are an employer who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. 

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