Introduction
We are looking to appoint a Team Leader to develop and deliver the Prince’s Trust 12 weeks ‘Team’ programme at the Technical Skills Academy (TSA) at Barking and Dagenham College.
Previous experience of delivering the Prince’s Trust Team Programme is essential and you should have completed the Prince’s Team Leader Training programme. A sense of humour, patience and an understanding of the barriers to young people achieving are a must.
You will also have excellent planning and organisational skills. You will have good communication skills, both written and oral, with colleagues, participants and external agencies.
You will be a good leader able to enthuse and inspire those with whom you work.
Team Leader Prince’s Trust Programme
1. Lead the development and delivery of the required number of Prince’s Trust Team Programmes, ensuring delivery complies with the structured 12 week stages and processes outlined in the Team Toolkit, the Team programme minimum standards, all assessment criteria and any other contractual obligations.
2. Recruit young people to the programmes across the appropriate age ranges to achieve an appropriate team mix that also meets College funding targets.
3. Plan and deliver effective learning experiences that meet individual learning needs and meet College retention, achievement and success targets.
4. Provide leadership, advice and support to assist participants to achieve all elements of the Team programme including the work experience and community projects elements.
5. Manage finances, budgets and targets effectively in adherence with College policies and provide reports as needed.
6. Write End of Team Reports after each programme and ensure actions to improve the quality of the programme are implemented according to plan.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, paper and electronic, as required by The Trust and the College to meet data protection policy and EFA & SFA funding guidance and audit requirements.
8. Implement policies including risk assessment, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, PREVENT etc. in line with expectations of the Trust and the College.
9. Ensure awarding body registration and quality guidance is adhered to and met.
10. Develop and implement action plans to address issues identified in the Programme and other reviews.
11. Participate in IV standardisation meetings and address any required actions
12. Attend all necessary internal/external training courses and management/steering group meetings as required including Prince’s Trust initial Team Leader Training course, Risk Management and, if not already held, Food Hygiene and First Aid at Work.
13. Carry out other Team-related duties as may reasonably be required by the College or The Trust including deputising as appropriate on activities relevant to area of responsibility.
14. Comply with all College policies, including the policy to promote equality and diversity
15. Understand and comply with Safeguarding legislation, including PREVENT, and ensure that best practice is embedded in all working practices as required.
16. Be aware of, and comply with, legislations/competence standards relevant to the work of the Directorate.
17. Assist as required during examination and enrolment periods.
18. Participate in the Staff Learning and Development, Review and Appraisal Scheme.
19. Undertake such duties and/or hours of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade and general level of responsibility, at your main place of work or at any other establishment for which the College provides services.
NB In consultation with you, this job description is liable to variation to reflect actual contemplated or proposed changes to your job.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Team Leader Prince’s Trust Programme. / We will assess your match to the criteria from:KEY: (E) – Essential / Appl. Form / Assessment / Interview / Refer-ences
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification at Level 3 or above / E / /
Relevant qualification, for example, in Youth Work, Teaching, Learning Support. / E / /
Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE/ Functional Skills/ equivalent) / E / /
Have completed Prince’s Trust Team programme Team Leader Training. / E / / / /
EXPERIENCE
Working with young people and adults who are disengaged from education and training. / E / / / / / /
Working independently to plan and implement activities without direct supervision / E / / / / / /
Working with external agencies / E / / / / / /
Providing pastoral care to young people / E / / / / / /
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to build rapport with young people and adults who are disengaged from education and training. / E / / / / / / / /
Team leadership. / E / / / / / /
Plan and deliver exciting and engaging activities / E / / / / / / / /
Manage a project to meet targets and deadlines / E / / / / / /
Excellent planning and organisational skills / E / / / / / /
Good communication & networking skills / E / / / / / / / /
Work collaboratively with colleagues and others / E / / / / / /
Commitment to work flexibly on a planned and ad hoc basis- including outside normal working hours. / E / / / /
Ability to drive a minibus/driving licence / D / /
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of the challenges young people face / E / / / / / /
Understanding of how learning can be planned to meet individual needs / E / / / /
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
Understanding of Safeguarding and PREVENT Legislation and its application within the educational sector / E / / / / / /
Commitment to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk / E / / / / / / / /
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
An understanding of and commitment to all aspects of equality and diversity / E / / / / / / / /
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