Progress & Enrichment Officer (Term - Time)

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

The role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Early Years, Education & Social Care department as a Progress & Enrichment Officer.

Our Progress & Enrichment Officers support our students with all aspects of their college journey from application to final achievement.

This is a Term-Time role working 22.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the Early Years, Health and Care students are supported and that associated policies and statutory guidance are adhered to and understood across all areas of responsibility.
• Support the application of the provisions Positive Behaviour policy.
• Minimise disruption to learning and teaching by ensuring high expectations and standards with regard to compliant behaviour and behaviour for learning in line with the provisions Positive Behaviour Policy.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of behaviour incidents and interventions.
• Ensure students are punctual to lessons and move safely around the building.
• To have an overview of the students' punctuality and attendance ensuring parents/carers and partner schools/organisations are informed and involved.
• Undertake proactive and reactive meetings with students (and their teachers and parents/carers where relevant) related to addressing issues of behaviour and provision standards.
• Support the tutors by both supporting and disciplining students as and when appropriate.
• Liaison with SEND Advisors and Student Safety and Welfare Officers to monitor negative behaviour patterns and any external/support factors impacting behaviour. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• A Level 3 qualification

Experience

• Successful experience working with 16-18 students on a 1:1 and group basis to achieve their career goals (in education, youth work or a community setting)
• Proven experience of working with parents/carers of children and young people
• Experience in putting in place interventions that have improved a learner's progress/improve behaviour/ attendance
• Experience of supervising/leading individuals/a group to successful outcome

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.