Care Experienced Administrator

Job description

Join our Foundation Learning and Student Support Department as a Care Experienced Administrator and make a real difference to students’ lives. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide essential administrative support, helping to ensure care experienced learners receive the guidance and opportunities they need to succeed. We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Harpurhey Campus to join our Foundation Learning and Student Support Department as a Care Experienced Administrator on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week), term-time only basis (over 38 weeks).

As our Care Experienced Administrator, you will:

- Provide proactive and responsive administrative support to Designated Teachers, Pastoral Support Officers, and wider staff involved in the student support team.
- Coordinate and track key processes such as PEPs (Personal Education Plans), CLA reviews, and pupil premium funding, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurate.
- Be a key point of contact for external partners such as Virtual Schools, Local Authorities, and support agencies.
- Contribute to improving outcomes by maintaining accurate data, enabling effective monitoring of progress, attendance, and engagement.

Help us celebrate and promote the achievements of Care Experienced learners across college.

**Site Information**

Our Harpurhey campus is a vibrant and inclusive learning environment located in North Manchester, offering excellent facilities tailored to vocational education. The campus specialises in areas such as sport, public services, and foundation learning, with dedicated spaces that support hands-on, practical teaching. With a strong sense of community and a focus on student success, Harpurhey is a rewarding place to work, where staff can truly make an impact in learners’ lives.

**Who are TMC?**

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our students secure their place as the leaders of the future.

Proudly, The Manchester College is also 1 of only 57 organisations nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

**Benefits**
- 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays **(pro-rated for weeks worked per year)**.
- 3 well-being days per year **(FTE)**.
- Significant pension contribution.
- Retail discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Cycle to work scheme.

**Role Responsibilities**

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

**Skills, Qualifications and Experience**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage diaries, arrange meetings, and prioritise competing demands effectively.
- GCSE or L2 equivalent English.
- GCSE or L2 equivalent Maths.
- L1 Business & Administration Award, (Equivalent qualification or relevant experience)
- Care experience and familiarity with booking PEPS, as well as experience working with Virtual Schools.
- Experience in processing pupil premium invoices.

**Safeguarding**

**Equal Opportunities Statement**

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

**The closing date for this job advert is 04/11/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response