Centre Administrator

Working Pattern: 25hr/40weeks, Working Hours Mon to Friday - 9:00am - 2:00pm

We are looking for Centre Administrator to join our The Corby Sixth Form. As a Centre Administrator you will provide a professional administrative and support service to the appropriate Department and The Bedford College Group;

• Assisting the Sixth Form with a varied range of customer service and administrative activities and to implement Service Standards effectively
• Representing the Sixth Form as a first point of contact at reception by answering telephone enquiries and welcoming visitors. Issuing temporary ID cards to students and producing new ID cards when needed.
• Supporting the Head of Sixth Form, Faculty Leaders and teaching and support staff by producing a range of professional business documents, to include meeting agendas, minutes, letters, emails, reports, on-line purchase requisitions and proof reading
• Arranging relevant trips for the Sixth Form.
• Using various College software packages (ProSolution Student Database etc.) as required.
• Assisting with ensuring student data information is up to date.
• Assisting the Examinations Dept. and Student Data with various tasks, including registering of students for Exams, progressing Learners, exam invigilation, sending out of Certificates and any other duties assigned by the Centre Administration Team Leader.
• Responsible for the collection and distribution of post, purchase of all printed forms, stationery and equipment necessary for the routine function of the programme area(s).
• Undertaking any other duties as appropriate assigned by the Centre Administration Team Leader or Group Head of Administration.
• Ensuring all Statutory requirements, policies and procedures are in place and effectively communicated, implemented and followed by all employees of TBCG
• Carrying out all aspects of the role in line with TBCG culture and values
• Ensuring the student experience is kept at the heart of everything your Directorate does.

About you:

• English and Maths or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
• Level 2 in Maths/Numeracy (GCSE or equivalent) or willingness to achieve Numeracy Level
• Experience of working effectively in an office based environment
• Experience of working effectively in a customer focussed environment
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Evidence of high performance in previous roles/jobs
• Experience of operating computerised and manual systems
• Willingness to take minutes
• Experience of working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Evidence of understanding how to promote equality and diversity within the job role
• Responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

• Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
• Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
• Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

What is an Associate?

Associates work on a short term basis as assigned. They teach or provide support services and they work with and are supported by core staff. As an Associate you will be issued with an Associate agreement, under this Agreement period you will be eligible to work on assignments offered to you. Typically an agreement runs from January to December and may be renewed thereafter.

About Us