Employability Lead

Wessex Employability Lead

Permanent Contract. Term-Time only plus 2 weeks

Start Date - as soon as possible

Salary £28,371 - 32,020 FTE (Grade 11, Point 20 - 25)

Actual starting salary £25,363 - £28,625 pa (based on 37 hours)

Do you have the drive, energy and spark to make a difference to children and their futures?

Are you passionate about unlocking the potential of young people bringing a sense of belonging and purpose to them?

Are you an inspirational and effective individual with the confidence to build relationships and network local community partners to deliver the Employability Strategy?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust-wide role to lead, co-ordinate and deliver the Wessex Employability Strategy centrally and support our young people within our middle schools. The role will predominantly be based at our Central Office in Cheddar, Fairlands Middle School and Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School.

The post holder will be required to network with the school Employability Co-ordinators, school leadership teams, and develop and maintain relationships with businesses and training providers in our local communities to maximise and enhance the skills and attributes learners need to thrive in today’s world. Although part of a wider team, this role is very autonomous taking control of your own workload and developing projects in line with the Employability Strategy.

• Driven and passionate about working with young people from all backgrounds to help them succeed.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and external agencies and businesses.
• Confident with a genuine passion and deep understanding of the employability and skills field.
• A positive, solution-focused approach to the challenges faced and the ability to think and deliver creative inspiration.
• Highly self-motivated with excellent literacy, numeracy, organisational and administration/IT skills.
• Ability to travel between schools.
• An entrepreneurial sprit.

What we can offer :

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline,

or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family

• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• Eligible for generous Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution in excess of 20%

Closing Date: Monday 26 June at 8am

Interview Date: Friday 30 June 2023

• The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. _

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary : £25,363.00-£28,625.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2023