Project Co-ordinator (Foundation Learning)

Job title: Project Co-ordinator (Foundation Learning) 

Job reference: REQ010251 

Date posted: 09/07/2024 

Application closing date: 24/07/2024 

Location: Manchester 

Salary: £23,340 - £33,818 plus LGPS 

Package: Competitive Benefits 

Contractual hours: 35 

Basis: Full time 

Job category/type: Student Support

The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join us as a Project Co-ordinator on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) basis. 

As a Project Co-ordinator you will oversee the delivery of our alternative education project for young people who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. To support learners, address their emotional and behavioural barriers to learning and enable their progression into further education, employment, or training. To work in partnership with Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit. To line manage a small team of project workers.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Level 3 Youth Work / Teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Maths and English at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven experience of delivering curriculum to young people.
• Appropriate experience in leading and managing education programmes with young people.
• The ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow.
• Ability to foster a culture of positive teamwork.
• Ability to work independently to achieve positive outcomes for learners.
• Confident IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and pragmatic approach.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Significant pension contribution (Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our website to apply! www.tmc.ac.uk/vacancies.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 24/07/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.