DofE Assistant

The vacancy

Are you passionate about youth development and looking to make a positive impact? DN Colleges Group is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and inspire students and staff involved in the DofE program across our college community.

Key Responsibilities:

Promote Participation:

Actively encourage and promote participation in the DofE program, focusing on engaging key groups. Celebrate achievements frequently, ensuring that successes are recognized and rewarded.

Program Support:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new starts, awards achieved, and any issues arising for current participants. Manage the purchasing of Welcome Packs and assign Participation Places efficiently. Assist the DofE Manager in addressing complaints and queries, adhering to the College's policies and procedures.

Group Support:

Assist in setting up, authorizing, and managing DofE groups. Support the delivery of high-quality programs to students in the DofE group. Help ensure a safe and enjoyable DofE experience for all participants. Support expedition teams with their planning and deliver necessary training for all required areas.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience working with young people, ideally within an educational or youth work setting. Strong organizational and administrative abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Knowledge of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program is an advantage but not essential.

This role is fixed term till 28th June 2024. If you are interested in this position please click 'Apply Now'

As part of the recruitment process and in-line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on candidates that are shortlisted.

About us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

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