Merton College
Schools Partnership Co-ordinator
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Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover from January 2027
0.8 FTE (Monday-Thursday)
South Thames Colleges Group (anticipated bases at Merton and Carshalton Colleges) is seeking a Schools Partnership Coordinator to join the team on a fixed-term contract.
In this role, you will build and develop strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including local schools, careers advisers, prospective students, and their parents. Using your communication, networking, and relationship-building skills, you will act as an ambassador for the Colleges, promoting opportunities and supporting student recruitment across the region.
You will become part of a dedicated Schools Partnership team comprising two Schools Partnership Coordinators and a Schools Partnership Manager. While each coordinator has responsibility for a specific borough, providing schools and local authorities with a consistent point of contact, the team works collaboratively across the wider recruitment catchment area. Significant progress has already been made in strengthening partnerships and raising the profile of the Colleges, contributing to increased applications and student enrolment.
Working closely with the Marketing team, who produce and distribute promotional campaigns and materials, you will focus on developing stakeholder engagement and delivering a tailored programme of activities. This includes planning and facilitating assemblies, workshops, careers events, and outreach initiatives that inspire prospective students and showcase the opportunities available at the Colleges.
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- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including local schools, careers advisers, prospective students, and their parents.
- Act as an ambassador for the Colleges, promoting opportunities and supporting student recruitment.
- Work collaboratively with the Schools Partnership team to provide a consistent point of contact for schools and local authorities.
- Develop and deliver a tailored programme of activities, including assemblies, workshops, careers events, and outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to produce and distribute promotional campaigns and materials.
Requirements
- Experience of working with learners in either a teaching or youth work setting.
- Confident and engaging presenter with the creativity to design and deliver inspiring presentations, workshops, and activities.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build professional networks and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent project management skills.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave.
- Excellent pension scheme with a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities.
- Professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
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The benefits package will be pro-rated for part-time staff.
Equal Opportunities Employer
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Due Diligence
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About South Thames Colleges Group
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
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