About the role: Faculty Coordinator
Activate Learning are recruiting Faculty Coordinators to join our Lifeskills provision, supporting our campuses with the day-to-day running of the faculty.
These roles will contribute to the delivery and development of our provision for Post-16 learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, including supporting the development of our new Vocational and Lifeskills Hub in Wokingham.
Working closely with the Faculty Leadership team, your focus will be on supporting team objectives through providing effective administrative support for key events in the academic planning cycle, including:
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Arranging meetings, agenda management, and issuing reminders for important tasks to support team effectiveness
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Leading on the initial assessment and onboarding of students
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Coordinating activities, faculty open days, and award ceremonies
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Supporting course scheduling, preparation, and upkeep of registers
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Organising and managing student files, including recording student progress
As a Faculty Coordinator, you will be student-facing, supporting student and teacher enquiries and taking a proactive approach to improving processes and procedures to enhance the student experience.
We are recruiting for two positions:
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Permanent, full-time role working 37 hours per week based at our Reading College.
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Fixed term, part-time role working 28 hours per week over 4 days based at our Wokingham Hub Denmark Street, Wokingham, RG40 2BB. The contract is until August 2027, with the potential to be extended or made permanent
Please specify in your application or cover letter which role you are applying for.
What do you need to be successful as a Faculty Coordinator at Activate Learning?
Being highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and having previous administration experience is essential to the role. You will be a passionate individual who likes to help and support, particularly supporting our teachers and students.
This post could suit an administrator or coordinator looking for a new area of development or could be an excellent opportunity for a teacher or education support professional looking for a change in career path.
About you:
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GCSE Maths and English
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Excellent administration and organisation skills
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Excellent IT skills: MS Office packages particularly Excel, Outlook, OneDrive and Teams.
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Ability to multitask and prioritise competing deadline
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
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Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy
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Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
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Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
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Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
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Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
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Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
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Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
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Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
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On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
