Progression Champion

What You Will Do

• You will improve progression outcomes and destinations of Children Looked After (CLA) in Leeds by tracking, monitoring and planning Key Stage 4 interventions with secondary schools, other educational settings and agencies against agreed targets.
• You will communicate with a range of audiences, and have good professional writing skills.
• You will attend meetings for young people who have shown an interest in coming to Leeds City College, and ensure that each young person has transition support identified.
• You will support college staff to understand the needs of Children Looked After and contribute to staff training sessions. 

About You

• You will have a good understanding of the experiences of Children Looked After and the impact of this on life outcomes
• You will have experience in building and maintaining restorative relationships with young people, professionals and colleagues in a range of settings. 
• You will have awareness of the social and emotional needs that Children Looked After may have and how they can be supported through transition
• You will have strong time management and organisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
  • Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.