14-16 Freshstart Co-ordinator (& Safeguarding Lead) [Ref:BRN0152]

Brinsbury College, part of the Chichester College Group14-16 Freshstart Co-ordinator (& Safeguarding Lead) [

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BRN0152]37 hours per week, 40 weeks per yearPro rata of £31,279 - £34,189 per annum (i.e. £28,391.71 - £31,033.09)At Brinsbury College, our purpose is to Change Lives Through Learning. Of all the roles you will see advertised today, you’ll be hard pressed to find one with a greater impact on young people than this one. As our 14-16 Freshstart Co-ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting some of our most vulnerable learners, helping them re-engage with education and progress successfully into post-16 destinations.About the roleAs the 14-16 Freshstart Co-ordinator (& Safeguarding Lead), you will be the central point of contact for the pastoral, welfare and safeguarding needs of our 14-16 learners. You will coordinate the learner journey from enquiry and application through to enrolment, induction, progression and destination, working closely with schools, parents/carers, external agencies and internal curriculum teams.You will manage and monitor learner attendance, behaviour, achievement and progression, coordinate reporting processes, organise parent and school meetings, and provide high-quality administrative and pastoral support that enables learners to succeed. A role with variety and responsibilityThis is a high-impact, varied role with a unique blend of coordination, safeguarding, partnership working and student support.

You will

Act as the main welfare, pastoral and safeguarding contact for 14-16 learnersCoordinate reporting, assessment and progression processesManage relationships with schools and partner organisationsSupport lecturers and student mentors to deliver outstanding provisionMonitor attendance, behaviour, achievement and destinationsAttend and contribute to 14-19 partnership meetingsSupport cross-college initiatives and key learner eventsWhy Brinsbury College?Working at Brinsbury College means working in a truly unique environment - set across 540 acres of stunning countryside, including a working farm, woodlands, Animal centre and Horticulture gardens. About youYou will be a confident, organised and proactive professional, with experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally within education. You’ll have a strong commitment to safeguarding, excellent communication skills and the ability to work calmly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.You’ll be passionate about supporting young people, particularly those who may face barriers to learning, and have the resilience, attention to detail and flexibility needed to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Our Staff Benefits

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles). Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

Closing date

25 May 2026You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form for this role. The system will take information such as education and employment history from your CV and auto-populate the relevant parts of the application form to save you time. For the best results, we recommend your CV is formatted without columns or tables. Please check the auto-populated information for accuracy. Please note that your CV will not be seen by Recruiting Managers so please ensure your application form is fully completed.Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.For further information about applying for a role at Chichester College Group, please visit Information For Applicants | Chichester College GroupFollow ‘Chichester College Group Careers’ on Chichester College Group Careers | Facebook for updates on the latest career opportunities.The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.We are an equal opportunities employer.