St John Rigby College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses at all levels in a highly supportive and caring environment to approximately 1400 full-time students aged 16-18. We welcome applications from people who are keen to work with us to deliver educational excellence at all levels.
The College was inspected in February 2017 and January 2024 and was judged to be “outstanding” in every aspect.
Inspectors quote: “Students value the support they receive and are able to identify how it has helped their progress and developed their confidence. The Catholic mission and values permeate the college and are highly effective in developing students’ positive attitudes to learning.”
Counsellor
Contract Part time, Permanent
Working Time 24 hours a week, Term time only
Grade Spine point 17-19 – Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Scale
Salary £32,936 – £35,158 pro rata, per annum (Actual salary £18,233 – £19,463)
We are looking to appoint an experienced counsellor with a minimum of two years working in this role. You will have the ability to empathise with 16-19 year olds and to establish a rapport with students, creating a supportive environment in line with the college mission and ethos, including a commitment to co-operation and helpfulness and a concern for the well-being of others.
At SJR we value work-life balance and the wellbeing of our employees and will endeavour to support flexible working arrangements where possible, whilst ensuring the operational needs of the College are met. We promote equality of opportunity and embrace diversity. The College is accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and is a recognised supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
For further details about the posts or to request an application pack please e-mail HR Manager at hr@sjr.ac.uk or telephone on 01942 219690.
Completed applications forms should be emailed to HR Manager, at the following email address: hr@sjr.ac.uk.
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If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.
