Development & Delivery Officer: 16-19 Study Programmes

The Opportunity

Salary: £33,945 to £36,648

Working Pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract Length: Secondment or Fixed term Contract until 31 July 2025
Location: Countywide, but can be based at County Hall, Chichester, County Hall North, Horsham, or Bridge House, Worthing

Internal candidates wishing to apply for this role will be considered for a secondment position. Please can you therefore discuss and agree this with your manager before applying for this position.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Education & Skills team as a Development & Delivery Officer for our 16-19 Study Programme.

In this role you will provide curriculum leadership, management and specialist support for our Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funded 16-19 Study Programmes. You will also be an experienced and qualified subject specialist ideally able to deliver Functional Skills English and / or maths qualifications.

You will be responsible for developing and leading on the delivery of our 16-19 Study Programme, which enables residents, particularly our most vulnerable young people (aged 16-19) which include children we care for and those at risk of being, or who are, Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), to access and participate in suitable high-quality learning and training provision which enables them to work towards, and ultimately achieve, their potential.

You will have an in-depth understanding of the requirements of the ESFA, Ofsted and the needs of the communities who we serve. You will be working as a key member of Adult Learning Service, working in partnership with a range of other WSCC teams and external partners and stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• A sound understanding of the Education Inspection Framework and how that impacts on classroom practice.
• A teaching qualification to at least level 4 with experience of working with young people in an education environment.
• Subject specialism(s) in English and / or Maths as a minimum at level 3 (to be at higher level than that which you will be delivering).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, especially with our priority residents and learners, taking account of individual need including consideration of accessibility issues.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail for accurate reporting and evidencing of progress and achievement within provision.
• Excellent organisational and time keeping skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. To be adaptable and flexible to respond to the needs of the service and its learners.
• Experience of a coordinator role, drawing together a range of activities.
• Experience of effectively working / communicating with a variety of partners / stakeholders and the ability to apply appropriate methods adapting to a variety of styles.
• Demonstrable understanding and practice of ensuring inclusive and safe learning environments.
• A good appreciation and understanding of safeguarding, prevent duty / reducing the risk of radicalisation, British values and the importance of enhancing learners' awareness and knowledge.
• Willingness and ability to travel to venues around the county to meet delivery needs, including locations that are not easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available.

For a full description of key skills are qualification and/or experience required for this role, please see the job description attached.

Benefits

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefitspage.

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:

Further Information

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE04894.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and an occupational health check.