Within this pack or online ( under Job Opportunities) you will find:

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1 Post: Temporary, hours per week, term-time only for 2 terms This is a temporary post for hours per week, preferably divided over three days, although 2 or 4 days could be considered. The post is for term time only. The vacancy in Student Services is for a flexible and adaptable person who is able to respond to the demands of an expanding and developing service. The main responsibilities include providing assistance for careers guidance to students and staff will involve: Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) via booked appointments IAG via drop in sessions Teaching on the careers education programme IAG for students with progression concerns (Level 2 and Level 3) Carrying out the relevant administration IAG to prospective students and their parents at College events The person appointed will need to have excellent communication skills at all levels, be confident and preferably have a knowledge of employment opportunities, education and the College. Within this pack or online ( under Job Opportunities) you will find: 1. An introduction to the College 2. Conditions of employment 3. Job description 4. Person specification 5. Department details 6. An application form with equal opportunities monitoring form 7. Summary information on the Local Government Pension Scheme 8. Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders and guidance to applicants on disclosing information 9. Code of Conduct for staff Applications Please complete the College application form including a supporting statement giving details of reasons for your application including experience, skills, training and expertise and how these are particularly suited to the needs of the post. Please refer to the job description, person specification and/or job details as applicable. Please do not write more than two sides of A4. We regret that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Application forms are available at under Job Opportunities and should be returned with the equal opportunities monitoring form by noon on Tuesday 10 th December 2013 to or: Personnel Worcester Sixth Form College Spetchley Road Worcester WR5 2LU Tel: (01905) If you choose to send your application back in an A4 envelope please use a 'large letter' stamp together with a stamped, addressed envelope if receipt of the application is to be confirmed. It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 16 th December 2013 and candidates will be notified by letter and/or phone. The selection panel will be chosen in terms of their availability on the relevant dates and their current/designated roles. If you do not hear from us, we regret that you will not have been included on the shortlist and we would like to thank you for your interest in the College.

2 Conditions of Employment General Conditions Contractual arrangements for this post determining conditions of employment are as agreed between the Sixth Form Colleges Association and staff representatives at national level. They relate fairly closely to the Local Government Conditions of Employment. Start Date This position will be available from 6 th January 2014 Status Temporary post in the College s Support Staff structure until 14 th July 2014 Hours of Part-time, hours per week, term time only, days and times negotiable. work It would be helpful if the successful candidate could occasionally cover absent colleagues and/or work additional hours e.g. Parents Evenings Pensions Holidays Pay Child Protection/ Safeguarding Equality and Diversity Disability Support staff will be automatically brought into the Local Government Pension Scheme, administered by Worcestershire County Council. Where the contract of employment is for less than 3 months, there is the opportunity to opt to join by completing an application form. Contributions are banded and further information is available under please click job opportunities and download Local Government Pension Scheme guidance. As a term-time employee, the leave entitlement is paid as part of salary and all annual leave is taken during College holidays. Full year employees receive 25 working days plus 8 public holidays. There is an entitlement to an additional 5 days holiday after 5 years continuous service. The salary for 16 hours per week, term-time only, will be 8,267 ( 22,943 pro rata) based on point 30 of the sixth form colleges support staff salary spine. The salary for 24 hours per week, term time only will be 12,401. A candidate with significant relevant experience might be appointed to point 31 or 32 (23,712 or 24,478 pro rata). The College and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Where you have lived overseas in the last 5 years the College is required to carry out an overseas check in addition to the DBS check. Please refer to for further information as to how you can apply for a certificate of good character if you are appointed. Where there is a charge applicants will be required to pay for this themselves. The College is an equal opportunities employer and staff, students, volunteers and workers are expected to respect the principles of open access and opportunity for all regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Applications from members of the ethnic minorities would be particularly welcome as they are currently under represented in our workforce. Where a disabled candidate is placed at a substantial disadvantage in comparison to a non-disabled applicant consideration will be given to any reasonable adjustments required to enable them to do the job after an offer of employment has been made. Personnel will discuss any reasonable adjustments required for the recruitment process with candidates shortlisted for interview.

3 Head of Student Services: Pauline Mason No. of staff: 8 Student Services benefits from the involvement of outside agencies, including health, faith, volunteering and financial support, plus a SGS PA (½ day per week). The staff of the College s Student Services section work as an integrated and flexible team to support the pastoral guidance and tutorial systems of the College. The main aim of the section is to contribute to the personal development of students through an expanding range of services. Currently its main priority is to enhance careers education and guidance, employer and community links and counselling. Student Services also supports the tutorial programme throughout the year and organises Careers, Employment and Higher Education Events for parents and students. Student Services offers a full programme of individual guidance interviews and support plus specialist extended careers programmes to support applications to a variety of professions. All students are given the opportunity to participate in Work Experience either as part of a vocational course or as an optional addition to their timetable to help with career decisions. A professional counselling service is available to all students and staff in the College. There is a dedicated room for counselling within Student Services. All counselling is on a self-referral basis although students may be advised to seek professional counselling. Student Services offers spacious, attractive and purposeful accommodation to students and staff. It has a very well stocked Resources Centre, a main teaching area with tutorial and consultation rooms as well as offices for staff. A drop in enquiry and reception service is available throughout the day. Student Services also works very closely with: Personal Advisers from Worcestershire SGS, the Worcestershire Education Business Partnership and the Worcestershire Primary Care Trust.

4 It must be recognised that this job description is likely to change as the circumstances of the College change and the post holder must recognise and actively adapt to these changes as they affect the job described. JOB TITLE JOB PURPOSE Responsible to Assistant Careers Adviser To offer guidance interviews to students and staff and to contribute to the provision and development of Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. Head of Student Services MAJOR TASKS: 1 To offer guidance interviews to students on a self-referral basis and in response to staff referrals. 2 To offer drop-in advice and guidance in response to staff/student requests or referrals. 3 To teach on the Careers Education programme, evaluating lessons as appropriate. 4 To support students with FE and HE applications. 5 To have responsibility for progression interviews - Level 2 to Level 3. 6 To work closely with SGS Personal Advisers, Heads of Year and tutors in the support of students with progression plans. 7 To contribute to the organisation and promotion of careers events and other specific projects for which student services is responsible. 8 To offer guidance as part of Induction, Course Confirmation, Open Evenings, Parents Evenings and Higher Education Evenings as requested. 9 To carry out surveys regarding subject requirements for Higher Education courses and to carry out employment/apprenticeship and Higher Education research. 10 To establish, maintain and extend contacts with employers, HEIs and the community. 11 To advise staff on matters relating to Careers or Higher Education. 12 To contribute to the development of resource in Student Services. 13 To contribute to the weekly publication of the Student Services Newsletter. 14 To attend Student Services meetings as required by the Head of Student Services

5 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To be responsible for and committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young persons and vulnerable adults whether responsible for, or in contact with them. 2. To observe the College Health and Safety policy at all times, taking responsibility within own areas as set out in the policy. 3. To be fully aware of and implement College policies relating to equality and diversity and actively promote positive practice. 4. To comply with all other College policies and procedures. 5. To undertake personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the position and to participate in appropriate training activities. 6. To undertake any other duties commensurate with this post as the Principal may from time to time decide. 11/13

6 PERSON SPECIFICATION Requirements Essential/Desirable Assessment Methods Education & Training Essential A degree or equivalent academic qualification and a postgraduate qualification in careers guidance Application References Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to young people (including year olds) and adults Experience of working with groups as well as individuals Experience of working effectively in a team as well as on own initiative without direct supervision Competent IT and administrative skills Up to date knowledge of progression routes from Level 2 and Level 3 courses, including Higher Education Desirable Knowledge of the College and education Application References Interview Activity Skills and aptitude Other factors Essential Excellent communication skills Confidence to liaise with students, staff (including Heads of Year, academic and pastoral tutors), employers and HE admissions departments Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion and safeguarding Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task Motivated, adaptable and hardworking Diplomatic and firm but friendly manner Honest and trustworthy Desirable Ability to work flexibly An interest in education including Further Education, Higher Education and young people. Interview References In addition to candidates ability to perform the duties of the post, the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people including: motivation to work with them, ability to form and maintain appropriate boundaries. If candidates are shortlisted any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.