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Job Title: Jersey Premium and Bursary Coordinator 

Post requires a license: No 

Post requires 5 years residency: Yes  

Hourly rate: £20.91 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Full time/Part Time: Part Time 

Term Time only post: Yes 

Advert Closing Date:12/05/2024 

 

 

Whatever you want from your career, you have the scope to find it here. We foster a work approach based on mutual support and collaboration, where everyone feels empowered to empower others. You’ll find countless opportunities to learn, develop and grow a rewarding career where we recognises the importance of your personal and professional well-being. By considering moving internally across the Public Service, you'll be proud of what you can achieve – both for yourself and the people of Jersey.

Job Overview

Jersey College for Girls is looking to recruit a highly effective Jersey Premium and Bursary (Financial Assistance) Coordinator. The successful applicant will be a champion for students eligible for Jersey Premium and Bursary funding and work with students and their families to meet their needs and remove barriers to achievement by directing financial resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and compassionate person who will enjoy working in an educational setting to promote opportunities for all. If you would like to speak with someone about this opportunity please contact Mr Simon Milner on 01534 516200 or by email at s.milner@jcg.sch.je 

Job Purpose

The Jersey Premium and Bursary Coordinator serves as a champion for all students eligible for JP and Bursary funding; their core role is to support the SLT in maintaining a deep knowledge of these students’ areas of need and direct financial resources to meet these needs.

 

The Jersey Premium and Bursary Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Assistant Headteacher (Student Progress and Welfare) in carrying out and supporting the implementation of the Jersey Premium Strategy

Statutory Responsibilities

Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to the role, as amended from time to time

Principal Accountabilities

 

  1. Identify the needs of those eligible for Jersey Premium and/or Bursary funding, in       liaison with students, parents and staff
  2. In collaboration with the Assistant Headteacher (Student Progress and Welfare), implement the College’s Jersey Premium Strategy so that the needs of those eligible for JP or Bursary funding are met
  3. Monitor and support the progress of all students eligible for Jersey Premium and /or Bursary funding to ensure that barriers to learning are removed
  4. Manage the Jersey Premium register and ensure staff are informed of any changes to ensure that students’ needs are fully met
  5. In consultation with the Assistant Headteacher (Student Progress and Welfare) manage expenditure of the Jersey Premium budget, and the additional funding available to Bursary students to ensure that funding is spent appropriately and efficiently to ensure maximum value

 

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English – strong pass or equivalent

  • Higher education qualification.

  • Full and clean driving licence

Knowledge

  • Experience working with children and their families.

  • Working knowledge of Jersey Education legislation relevant to the post.

  • Familiarity with PP / JP strategy and best practice, e.g. EEF

Technical Work Based Skills

  • Ability to use Excel and other software to make payments.

General skills / attributes

  • Strong interpersonal skills which display high levels of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult situations.
  • Good organisational and administrative skills.
  • An ability to take responsibility and a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • A keen interest in supporting the progress and welfare of all students.
  • The ability to work collaboratively, to model good practice and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
  • High levels of skill in working with both individual students and groups to support student involvement in the life of the school.
  • Energy, vision and enthusiasm for the designated areas of responsibility.
  • Ability to motivate staff members to focus on what can be achieved.
  • The ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.

Experience

  • Experience in actively supporting teaching staff and students in the completion of their work.

 

Across the Government of Jersey and public service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wider range of opportunities – to work with recognised experts across teams, learn new skills and develop their careers. We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities, so you can develop an exciting and rewarding career.

 

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