Study Advisor

Study Advisor Are you educated to A level or equivalent? Do you have experience of agreeing personal targets with young people and supporting their attainment? Do you have the confidence to interact with and motivate young adults and to develop effective, positive relationships? If you have answered yes to these questions then this could be the perfect role for you. Blackpool Sixth is an outstanding college specialising in 16-19 education, we have an exciting opportunity for a number of Study Advisors to join our team. We currently have two part-time posts available which are staff term time only. Based in the Learning Resources and Careers department you will work to ensure excellent service to students, providing support for their independent learning and study skills. Strong communication skills are an absolute must, along with a proactive and flexible approach. A day in Learning Resources could see you: * Inspire students to achieve their full potential; * Lead workshops with small groups of students to improve study skills; * Liaise with other departments to provide literacy support for students; * Create study skills materials and resources for use online or in workshop settings; * Provide excellent customer service to those who used the area and its resources. Closing date: Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 9am Interviews: Tuesday 15th October 2024 Our reference: SE3732 Vacancy: Study Advisor Location: Blackpool Salary: £9,788 or £10,052 per annum based on hours worked Hours: Part time Post one: working 18.5 hours per week over 5 days, 10am-1.30pm (Mon - Thu) and 9.30am - 2.00pm (Fri) Post two: working 19 hours per week over 5 days, 12pm-3.30pm (Mon - Thu) and 10.00am - 15.00pm (Fri) National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of The Blackpool Sixth Form College The health and wellbeing of our staff is important to us and we have a commitment to creating a healthy working environment for staff and students through the promotion of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of a protected characteristic, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or any related individual requirements. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and all diverse groups. The college provides equality of access, services and care to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression or trans status, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately