Student Support Administrator

 

Main characteristics

Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Company

Dovetail and Slate

Salary

£24000/annum Pension

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Education

Job summary

Have you ever considered working... in a prison?

If you would like a unique and challenging teaching role, where you can genuinely make a difference, enhance the prospects of your learners, and ultimately change people's lives for the better - then this could be the opportunity for you.

Like any educational setting, Prisons come with their challenges. In this environment, learners are locked up for large periods of the day, away from their families and for some, their children. Most are at rock bottom, having to live with the regret of what they have done - education gives them a focus and hope.

Education provides prisoners with an opportunity to upskill, increasing their future employment prospects which directly reduces the likelihood of reoffending. Many prisoners will arrive without having basic Maths or English skills. Prison Education ensures all learners are put through Functional Skills Maths & English, which then puts them on the pathway to vocational learning courses, such as Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Plastering & Tiling, Industrial Cleaning, Barbering, Catering and Horticulture.

Prisons have a dedicated education department, with classrooms and fully functioning workshops, where teaching and learning can take place. You will be fully supported by an experienced education department. Training and development opportunities are available.

Details of this position:

This position is for a Full Time Student Support Administrator to work at a Prison based in Lincolnshire.

The role will involve working closely with learners to ensure they have a full induction into the education environment. The role will also involve ensuring all systems and administration needs are kept up to date. Additionally you will be able to work alongisde learners to promote courses they may be interested in and facilitate Open University and distance learning opportunities.

Business and Administration related qualification desired

Work schedule: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week

Salary scale: up to £24,000 depending on experience and qualification

Benefits of the role:

30 days annual leave for teaching roles
Cycle to work
Enhanced wedding leave
Paid volunteering day per year
Enhanced maternity scheme
Life assurance
Pension Scheme
Full time salary up to £24,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.



Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail.

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency

Benefits: Pension