FACULTY CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR

Permanent, 37 hours a week

Salary: £23,644 – £25,234

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' 'teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and 'teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.' In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes.

We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.

Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and suitably qualified individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to take on this role within the English and Maths Department.

Reporting directly to the Director of English and Maths you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive support service to staff throughout the department.

Duties are varied and include monitoring budget expenditure and allocations, processing orders, invoices and payments, processing student application forms, working with data, checking exam entries as well as dealing with correspondence and as the main contact point for enquiries you will liaise with students, parents, staff and employers.

In addition to a good standard of general education, you should have a relevant business admin qualification along with previous experience of working in a varied and busy administrative and/or secretarial role.

You will have a confident manner with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, excellent MS Office Skills (Word, Excel and Access) and will be able to work efficiently to tight deadlines.

Hours of work are usually office hours Monday to Friday, but occasional attendance at open evenings and parents evenings will be required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To act as the initial point of contact for all enquiries from students, parents and English and maths teachers.
• Handle cash where appropriate complying with the College's Financial Regulations.
• Support the Director of English and Maths with the planning and coordination of GCSE and Functional skills exams, assessments, and mocks exams.
• Assist the Director of English and maths with the planning of student timetables and tracking of enrolments.
• To work with the Director of English and Maths: to check data received from Information Services regarding student numbers, retention and achievement on course.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a good standard of education qualified to level 3 or equivalent and be willing to undertake any relevant professional development.
• Has previous experience of working in a varied administrative and secretarial role with outstanding organisational skills.
• Has a confident manner and able to communicate effectively at all levels showing professionalism to visitors and guests.

What's in it for you? The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• 24 Days Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast