School Leaver Support Officer

Glasgow Kelvin College is the key provider of accessible vocational and core-skills learning in the north and east of the city. We deliver high-quality introductory to degree-level programmes to around 15,000 students each year from four campus buildings and through a large network of community-based centres. Engaging with communities which experience high levels of deprivation, the College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for the learners, communities and stakeholders which we serve.

School Leaver Support Officer - Full time Fixed Term Contract for 6 months

Salary: Grade 2 £21,993 - £24,647 per annum

Location: Glasgow

Closing Date for Applications is 2345 hours on 28 May 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Glasgow Kelvin College’s Admissions Team as a School Leaver Support Officer (Fixed Term for 6 months). This role will require you to build and maintain meaningful relationships with external providers and partners to support targeted Glasgow school leavers into a successful and positive destination, and to continue to support these young people who are facing attendance or engagement issues once enrolled on a college programme.

You will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the Further Education Sector and have experience of working with school aged young people or school leavers in a support role.

Ideally you will possess or be working towards an HNC level qualification in a relevant subject area or equivalent, have a good level of computer literacy including a working knowledge of Microsoft packages, good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a Team.