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Learning Resources Administrator

Learning Resources Administrator

Ashton Sixth Form College

Tameside, Manchester

  • Expired
Salary:
Grade 4 SCP 5-6 £22,736 - £23,162 (pro rata)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
23 September 2024

Job overview

Learning Resources Administrator

36 hours per week, Term Time Only +5 days, Fixed Term Contract

Grade 4 SCP 5-6 £22,736 - £23,162 (pro rata)

 

We require a Learning Resource Administrator to help provide support to the college learning resource spaces and systems. The job role will suit someone who is passionate about reading and libraries, and looking to engage with young people about the pleasures of reading.

You will have at least five GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative, unsupervised as well as cooperatively in a team. Previous experience of working in libraries / education environments is desirable but not essential.

Closing date for applications:           Monday 23rd September 2024 12 noon

Interviews to take place:                 1st October 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Ashton Sixth Form College has an excellent reputation for academic success, an outstanding record of student support and a vibrant college environment. We are proud of our reputation and popularity and we are committed to ensuring that our students receive the very best teaching and support with their studies. Our college community includes over 200 dedicated staff who work hard to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn, develop and achieve at college, a college community where each person is valued and can flourish. Having a College that puts staff and students first means that we are constantly adapting to meet their needs. For this reason we seek to employ a culture-rich workforce. We are a major provider of the highest quality academic and vocational education in Tameside.


Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact hr@spt.ac.uk.

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.

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About Ashton Sixth Form College

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+44 161 3302330

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Ashton Sixth Form College is the leading provider of 16-18 education in the area. The college is located in Tameside, Greater Manchester and supports around 2,000+ students on A-Level and vocational programmes. The college also offers a number of Adult and Higher Education courses.

Over the past three years, Ashton has been ranked in the top 25% of colleges nationally. The DfE performance tables have also placed Ashton as the top college in the borough for the fourth year running (DfE, 2020).

The college community at Ashton is vitally important. Students have access to an extensive range of opportunities, trips, visits, guest speakers and support, to ensure that they are able to make informed decisions about their futures.

The college’s history at the Darnton Road site dates back to 1928 and since then, the campus has been transformed, making way for the latest technology and state-of-the-art facilities.

Centre Principal

Lisa Richards

Our Vision

Transforming lives through learning

Our Mission

  • To engender a love of learning through an excellent standard of teaching and learning for all
  • To lay the foundations for career success
  • To promote well-being and inspire students and staff to lead fulfilling lives

Our Strategic Aims

  • To achieve excellence in all aspects of our work
  • To deliver relevant and coherent 16-19 study programmes which meet the needs of students and the wider community
  • To deliver a relevant adult and Higher Education curriculum which meets the needs of students and the wider community
  • To enhance the well-being of students and staff
  • To secure a sustainable and successful future for the college

Ofsted report

In 2020, Ofsted judged the college as 'Outstanding' in all areas. Highlights from the Ofsted report include:

"Students are exceptionally polite, self-assured, respectful and resourceful. They enjoy their studies, take pride in their work and have an overwhelmingly positive attitude towards their learning."

"Staff accurately identify and meet the support needs of students with high needs. As a result, students develop their independence over time, which improves their life chances"

"Students enjoy an extremely well-planned curriculum that teaches them much more than the knowledge they need to pass their qualifications."

"Staff help students to achieve high grades and produce work to a consistently high standard."

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