School Partnerships Co-ordinator Reading College

Salary: £24,473 - £25,967 p.a.

Ref: SS-1416CORD-58

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Berkshire's thriving further education establishment, Reading College.

In this exciting and challenging position, your key role will be to act as the main point of contact for schools, guiding strong links with colleges, promoting partnership working and successful transition from school to college.

Reporting to the Student Services Manager, you'll work with curriculum teams to develop, cost and deliver a varied 14-16 offer that provides good progression into post 16 vocational education to the College. You'll also be working alongside the marketing team to promote our offer to schools, parents and pupils through a variety of marketing materials, from websites, presentations and workshops. You are also required to process applications and maintain an overview of the 14-16 students' progress, liaising directly with school staff where appropriate.

A degree or teaching qualification is not essential although would be an advantage. You must however have a sound knowledge of current and developing Key Stage 4 and post 16 vocational provision along with a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). A natural leader, you'll inspire and motivate staff with the ability to react quickly to change. You are happy communicating to a variety of different people, offering well informed reliable advice and you are completely comfortable with promoting educational programmes.

If you would like to apply for this position, please visit www.reading-college.ac.uk

Closing date: 10am on 8^th August 2011.