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Oldham Sixth Form College is a large and diverse sixth form college in the North West specialising in Advanced level courses.  We have an excellent reputation for academic and vocational achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment. Join us and you will become part of a high quality, forward thinking educational establishment committed to meeting the needs of the community it serves. We are a diverse and vibrant College and proud of the year on year successes and achievements of our students and staff.

 

In 2016-17, Oldham Sixth Form College was graded 'Good' by Ofsted, receiving a glowing report. In addition, the outstanding achievement and progression rates of all our students led to OSFC receiving the Social Mobility Award at the Educate North Awards in April 2017. Furthermore, in July 2017, the college was designated a Teaching School in recognition of its impressive track record in developing teachers and sharing best practice. The college has recently converted to Academy status as part of a Multi Academy Trust (The Pinnacle Learning Trust).

 

The Know @ Oldham Sixth Form College is offering the exciting opportunity for talented information professionals to join the award winning and high achieving Learning Resources Team.

 

Learning Resources comprises of ‘The Know’, which is the college Learning Resource Centre/Library and 8 Study Areas. The Know is an exciting university style integrated learning environment offering over 250 study spaces in a variety of types and additional provision, including RFID and a study garden.

 

Learning Resources Facilitators (Officer) x 2

Full time, Full Year (Term Time options available), Permanent. To commence as soon as possible

Working hours are 7 hours 20 minutes per day (36.40 weekly) to be worked between 8am and 5pm Mon to Fri. Flexibility is required to attend college events such as open days/evenings.

 

Salary: Pro-rata of Points* 23 - 27 of the Sixth Form College’s Support Staff pay spine, currently £19,094 - £21,814 per annum.

A library qualification is desirable but not essential for this role.

The successful candidates will provide high quality guidance and support to students and staff, on an individual or group basis, on the use of learning resources, digital platforms and information technologies.

The post holders will work with the Learning Resources Manager to maintain a smooth day-to-day running of the Learning Resource Centre (The Know). This will involve advising and guiding students and staff in the use of a range of digital & learning resources. You will assist with the development and creation of digital learning materials and resources, to support a number of curriculum areas and actively engage with learners to ascertain their learning/ study needs. You will also be required to deliver a comprehensive range of Information and Digital Skills training to students & staff. The role will also involve administrative and clerical duties as well as help-desk work. You have should excellent IT and literacy skills and be able to communicate with staff and students to provide a customer focused service. 

Advert Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 24^th September 2018
Interviews Date: w/c 1^st October 2018

*Progression to points 26-27 are subject to satisfactory completion of a specific role related project as determined by the Senior Leadership Team.

To apply please complete the Application Form, Equality Assurance Monitoring Form & attach a supporting statement and send it to [log in to unmask] before the closing date. All forms can be found on our website: http://www.osfc.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/

Additional Reasons to Join Us:

• Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work schemes available
• Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership)
• Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development

 

Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of our safeguarding commitment and promoting the welfare of children any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks as part of the pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Oldham Sixth Form College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.

 

Kind Regards

Corinne Walker

Corinne Walker | Learning Resources Manager, co Chair CoLRiC Exec Committee

Pinnacle Learning Trust Data Protection Officer

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Oldham Sixth Form College | Union Street West | Oldham | OL8 1XU

For sat nav to the college car park please use OL8 1EU (Connaught St)

 

 

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