Hours: 18 hours per week, 40 weeks per annum
Salary: £26,842 per annum, pro rata
Location: Dartford & Gravesend, although travel to other sites may be required from time to time.
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners' experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Working within North Kent College careers & employability department, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced, and passionate individual to join the department as a Careers Officer.
The successful candidate will be able to deliver professional and impartial careers information, advice, and guidance service within the College. Delivery of activities and events to support the Careers and Employability programmes within the College.
Applicants will have industry experience and excellent communication skills as well as a high standard of computer literacy. The ability to relate to learners of all abilities is key.
This role is a part-time / term time only role, across 40 weeks per year.
As part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College), you can look forward to excellent benefits such as enhanced holiday pay, enrolment onto the People's Partnership pension scheme, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant, gym and coffee shop.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College's staff vacancies page.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 20th August 2024.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.