Student Recruitment and Transition Co-ordinator

We’re on the look out for brilliant people to fill our vacancies for Schools Liaison and Transition Co-ordinators.

You’ll work with school careers leaders and community partners to promote Gateshead College and the opportunities it offers, drive student recruitment, and provide excellent information, advice and guidance so people can make informed choices about their futures.

You’ll undertake research and work with curriculum teams to make sure your knowledge is right up to date, and with support teams to make sure that individuals are well supported in their transition to college and Apprenticeships, reducing barriers to participation and getting every person off to the very best start.

Creating and delivering a wide range of virtual, on campus, in-school and community activities, you’ll also support current students to prepare for their next steps and will work with our employer clients to deliver a first-class apprenticeship recruitment service.

A natural brand ambassador you’ll be passionate about creating an exceptional customer experience, will thrive on connecting with people and building relationships and will be able to confidently represent our college as you speak and present on our behalf.

If you want a job where you can make a difference take a look at the job description and, If you don’t quite meet all the criteria but think you’re the right person for the role, we’d still love to hear from you.

About Gateshead College

If you’re looking for an opportunity to help shape lives in an organisation where you’ll feel valued, we’d love to hear from you. At Gateshead College we deliver an industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills, something we call education with employment edge. We want to recruit people who share our passion for helping people, whatever their age, background or starting point to develop the confidence, personal and professional skills they need to be successful in work and life. We’re looking for people who believe hard work wins, who are ambitious for themselves and those around them and who have the courage to give new things a go.

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer a values-driven organisation full of people who think you should enjoy your job. You’ll be listened to and have opportunities to make an impact, your work life balance will be respected and you’ll be encouraged to work collaboratively with colleagues and those in the wider community. Our inclusive culture means you can be yourself and our commitment to being a resilient and sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way. We invest in and support skills development. For teachers this includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a coach to help develop your practice and attend an annual conference to share best practice. For support staff it includes regular career conversations and a summer conference.

Whatever your role, everyone at Gateshead College has the opportunity to help our learners succeed. It is this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work.

Other benefits include :

• 28 days’ holiday, leading to 30 days after 5 years of employment.
• A career average pension with Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A discount rewards scheme at a host of retailers exclusively for Gateshead College employees.
• A modern workspace with free gym facilities at our Baltic Campus, industry standard facilities in our workshops and classrooms.
• Travel support including subsidised on-site parking, discounted public transport scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
• Dedicated mental health support.
• 24 / 7 confidential support helpline and counselling support.
• Hair and beauty discounts at our salon, Botanica.
• Company sick pay.

Gateshead College take all reasonably practicable measures to reduce the risks presented to employees undertaking business-driving duties as part of their role to an acceptable level as required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. If you are required to drive as part of your role, it is essential that you provide us with a copy of your Business insurance certificate, and a copy of your driving license and vehicle check.

The deadline for applications is midnight Sunday 8th October 2023.