Work Placement Administrator

Job Title:                         Work Placement Administrator

Salary:                             NSG Business Support Contract, Term Time Only                                                           (40 Weeks), Permanent

Contract:                        Business Support, Fixed Point , £15,303 (actual salary) per                                            annum 

Hours:                              30 hours per week

Pension:                          NEST Pension Scheme

About the College

• Middlesbrough College is the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley and has been situated in Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, since 2008.  It has developed from the initial main site to the vibrant campus that is now in place with our Campus Heart, dedicated Sixth Form, STEM Centre, Higher Education Centre, and further development for our apprentices in progress.   

• The College provides excellent facilities for approximately 13,000 students from across the region and whilst we are very proud of our campus and the equipment our students have access to, we are clear that it is the experience and dedication of our staff that make a positive difference to the lives of our students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and progress into work, higher education, or apprenticeships.   

• In 2020/2021, 96% of learners following a study programme attained a positive destination into further training, apprenticeship, or employment.   In the 2022 student exit survey, 91% of respondents agreed that their course was helping them to develop the skills they needed to get a job in the future. 

• We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to our staff’s development; we have a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities including a bespoke Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) programme for our aspiring and existing leaders.  Opportunities to achieve Assessor and Teaching Qualifications as well as role specific Professional Qualifications.   

• Our teaching staff are supported through our Taking Teaching Higher strategy that focuses on ensuring practitioners have the skill set to utilise up to date evidence-based practice, innovate through technology enhanced learning and have access to relevant continuous professional development opportunities. 

• The College offers free membership to its gym for all staff as well as discounted rates in the Hair and Beauty salons, and staff sports sessions such as five aside football, Pilates, and badminton.  The College has an employee assistance programme that provides support to both staff and their families.

About the role  

The Work Placement Administrator will join the work placement team to complete general administration duties and work closely with directorate areas.

The successful candidate will have:  

Qualifications

• Secretarial or Administration qualifications at Level 2/3 (or to be working towards if the candidate is an Apprentice).
• Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent word processing skills.
• A high degree of IT literacy, particularly in the use of spread sheets and database packages.
• Good range of administrative/filing skills.
• Ability to prioritise at all times and work under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people (students and staff).
• Awareness and commitment to College’s Equality and Diversity Ethos.
• Team player and flexible approach to working pattern at all times.
• Confident and friendly attitude.
• Flexibility in terms of working day (some evening work may be necessary).
• Commitment to excellence.
• An interest and commitment to development of IT practices within the office – Desirable.
• An interest and commitment to quality standards – Desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a busy office environment.
• Experience of working in an educational environment – Desirable.

For more details of requirements, please view the attached Job Description for the role.

Safeguarding our students 

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.  

Before applying for a role with Middlesbrough College, it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a person who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 
 

As a member of staff within the college, you will be working on a regular basis within the College environment which will give you opportunity for contact with children. Therefore, this role is defined as being within ‘regulated activity.’ At Middlesbrough College, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students, to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks, including an Enhanced DBS Check.  

 
To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please follow this link: Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons (publishing.service.gov.uk) 

Further relevant links:

Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy

Want to know more? 

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Joanne Hewlett, Work Experience & Industry Place Team Leader in Health and Social Care, on j.hewlett@mbro.ac.uk.  

As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to meet the key responsibilities, qualifications / skills and experience detailed within the job description. Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.