Careers & Progression Coordinator

To deliver and co-ordinate a quality programme of CEIAG activities and events at LIPA Sixth Form College.

1. UCAS & UCAS Conservatoire activities

To coordinate UCAS applications for all students;

To act as an advisor for student financial and accommodation issues;

To support staff in delivering UCAS tutorials and writing references;

To provide students with support and guidance in relation to writing personal statements;

To offer students support and advice in choosing appropriate destinations;

To assist students with interviews when necessary;

To establish an alumni framework.

To track students' progression throughout the year and likely destination and later confirmed destination

To create and deliver presentations to support with the UCAS and CUCAS application cycle and student finance

Regular communication with all stakeholders across the organisation in relation to CEIAG at LIPA Sixth Form College.

2. Progression to HE and/or Employment

To identify & co-ordinate relevant speakers and organisations to deliver tutorial activities, talks or drop in sessions for all students.

To coordinate Careers and Higher Education Progression activities;

Tracking and monitoring of all destination data and progression routes of former students;

To liaise with LIPA's Widening Participation Team when appropriate.

To interview students in a 1:1 basis or in small groups as appropriate and ensure students have a transition and plan accordingly.

3. Cross College activities relating to CEIAG

To review, develop & deliver the CEIAG programme throughout the academic year for LIPA Sixth Form College for both Year 12 and Year 13;

To liaise with students and parents in relation to CEIAG;

To contribute to prospective student engagement activities;

To coordinate student mentor training and deployment;

To contribute to the development of social media and the college website as a means of keeping learners and parents up-to-date with specific focus on CEIAG;

To support work experience within departments when necessary;

To support students with job applications;

To contribute to the Cross College Personal Development Tutorial and Enrichment Programme;

To contribute to the development / success of student induction programmes.

To facilitate Careers Fair Event

Organise UCAS Create Your Future Trip

To keep up to date with labour market information, legislation, and professional and academic developments by visiting employers, training providers and training events run by educational and professional bodies and disseminate this information to the SLT.

4. Learner Support & Supervision

To prioritise 1:1 intervention for vulnerable students (PP, SEND, LAC) in years 12 to 13 inclusive.

To liaise closely with SENCO and Deputy SENCO and LA on statutory requirements for SEND students ensuring statutory guidance is met.

The post holder will be based within our Learning Resource Centre for part of the working week. This may sometimes entail supporting some learners with basic literacy and numeracy as well as supervising groups of students who will be using the space as a study area outside of their timetabled lessons.

5. Common Duties

To work flexibly including contributing to College work projects of a general nature;

To actively participate in individual appraisal and professional development as required;

To carry out duties at all times with due regard to Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and other College policies as agreed and revised from time to time;

To implement The LSFC Safeguarding Policy and promote the welfare of students;

Identify training and development needs and request training;

To liaise with individual teachers and departments in relation to the learning of individual or groups of students.

To undertake other duties from time to time that as deemed necessary and relevant by your line manager and which are within the remit and scope of your grade.

In return we offer a competitive salary, Employee Assistance Programme and a Local Government Pension Scheme