Connell Sixth Form College
Student Experience Administrator
Full time Term Time + 5 days
8:30am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday (includes 30 minute meal break)
(The ability to be flexible on occasions is essential)
Salary Scale 4£17,372 - £19,742(Actual Salary £15,063 - £17,118)
Required from August 2015
Bright Futures Educational Trust
Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. Our aim is to provide a quality education that opens up real choices for every one of our pupils, raising aspirations and helping every child to achieve their ambitions, no matter their background. The Trust currently has seven partner schools.
Bright Futures Educational Trust is establishing itself as a leader in educational excellence. Our partner schools, Board of Directors and Members of the Trust are united in their mission to give our young people the quality education that they deserve.
Ultimately, BFET is passionate about offering a world-class education to our pupils that means every single one reaches their full potential, making sure no child is left behind and our values of integrity, passion and hard work are at the heart of everything that we do.
Further information about the Trust, our Vision and Values, our schools etc. please visit our website at:
Connell Sixth Form College
The staff at this College enjoy delivering an outstanding education to the young people of East Manchester. In this exciting and stimulating environment there are many opportunities for staff to bring their creative ideas to contribute to the College’s continuing development. Here is where all staff prepare the students to take their next steps into University, high level Apprenticeships or A level entry careers.
Last September we moved into a bespoke, modern college building at the heart of the Beswick Hub to enable us all to continue to work in this supportive and caring environment on this exciting educational pathway with our students.
Our work with elite athletes, delivering the education they wish for, alongside their rigorous training schedule means that staff and students can enjoy the extra dimension this brings to the College and are happy to work with these athletes within a flexible teaching programme.
Connell Sixth Form College will develop and inspire resilient young adults willing to take risks and celebrate success. The College’s promise to these young people is that no student will leave Connell College without a pathway to progress on to. Join us on this exciting journey!
Duties: Student Experience
Receive all College mail and distribute.
Daily monitoring of individual attendance for students in receipt of Bursary, and updating of spreadsheet accordingly in conjunction with Student Experience Manager (daily).
To supervise the role of the Pembroke North co-ordinator.
Be responsible for all College lettings i.e. receiving initial enquiries, meeting with prospective users
Assisting staff with the production and updating of student information.
Assist with the organising of college events i.e. Parents evenings, Open evenings.
Updating displays and notice boards with relevant information for students.
Produce half-termly newsletter and distribute accordingly.
Emergency cover on Reception.
UCAS procedure in conjunction with Student Experience Manager, includes:
Updating documentation to be provided to Year 13 Tutors.
Producing a monitoring spreadsheet to keep up-to-date with the progress of individual applications.
Receive applications and checking personal details, qualifications and grades and feedback on any errors/missing documentation.
Formatting and printing off subject and Tutor references and passing to Tutor.
Checking amendments are made and chasing outstanding items.
Passing to Referee.
Making any final amendments to references and submitting to the UCAS system.
College Lettings
Discuss proposed activity taking into account the impact to the College day and charges to be levied.
Invite viewing of facilities to ensure venue is suitable.
Ensure facilities available on proposed date(s).
Discuss with Facilities Manager (and Network Manager if applicable) to ensure staff availability.
Issue offer letter.
Confirm acceptance and payment method.
Inform staff if appropriate.
Deliver welfare and H&S presentation and be available to ensure smooth running on the day of the event
Training and Development
As a member of a widerTrust, which includes a Teaching School, the College is committed to the professional development of all staff. The appointee will participate in the College’s Appraisal arrangements and an experienced Reviewer (Line Manager) will be appointed to assist in his/her development.
Probationary period
This appointment is subject to a six month probationary period. At the end of this period, providing that service has been satisfactory, the appointment will be confirmed. Ifservice is not satisfactory, employment may be terminated within the probationary period. The College requires one month’s written notice to resign from the post.
Additional Information
Further information about the College is available from the website:
Connell Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Completed application forms should be returned by email to or by post to Christine Butterfield, Connell Sixth Form College, 301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3BS by midday on 29th June 2015. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 6th July 2015.
Person specification
Essential / DesirableRelevant Experience / Minimum of 1 year’s office and administration experience. / Experience of working in a College/school environment.
Knowledge, skills, abilities / GCSE English and Mathematics atgrade C or above.
Excellent literacy skills.
Excellent telephone manner.
Self motivated.
Ability to work under pressure and stay calm at all times.
Ability to work efficiently at speed.
Excellent IT skills. / Experience of working with Microsoft Publisher
Personal qualities/others / Commitment to the aims and ethos of the College.
Flexibility and a positive approach to challenges and change as the College develops.
Initiative and confidence when dealing with difficult situations.
A total commitment to issues of confidentiality and ensuring that others do so.
To be prepared to work flexibly outside College hours.
Excellent organisational skills.
Positive outlook.
Supportive nature.
Team player.
DBS clearance.
Tact and discretion.
Smart, professional appearance.
Safeguarding / The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people and other staff.
Training / Commitment to further training and development. Willing to participate in the in-service training.
Willing to be engaged in College to College support, College to school support and other collaborations.
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