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Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Level 6 qualified careers adviser, on the CDI's professional register.* Work with Y9-13 students on a one-to-one basis, supporting positive progression post-16 and post-18. Provide targeted careers support for students with SEND and those from deprived backgrounds.* Organise and run careers events in partnership with the Leeds United Foundation, who part fund this role. Write analytical project reports to record engagement and measure impact.* Seek and collate destinations data for… Show more Level 6 qualified careers adviser, on the CDI's professional register.* Work with Y9-13 students on a one-to-one basis, supporting positive progression post-16 and post-18. Provide targeted careers support for students with SEND and those from deprived backgrounds.* Organise and run careers events in partnership with the Leeds United Foundation, who part fund this role. Write analytical project reports to record engagement and measure impact.* Seek and collate destinations data for our leavers. Show less

Please see 'Projects' below for more details of the literary activities I've been involved with.I was a winner of Tiny Owl Workshop’s 2013 Halloween flash fiction competition. My flash fiction and short stories have been published online by Postcard Shorts, 101 Words, and Expanded Horizons, as well as on the Leeds Big Bookend website.I completed the MA Creative Writing at Sheffield Hallam University in May 2017.

Leeds, United Kingdom

* Level 6 qualified careers adviser, on the CDI's professional register.* Work with FE students on a one-to-one and group basis.* Plan and have delivered careers tutorials for level 2, lower sixth and upper sixth students.* Organise and run cross-college events e.g. annual STEM Fair and HE Parents' Evening. Write an analytical report for each one. (In 2021, I ran a highly successful online STEM Fair, which included bespoke video content and a virtual university panel that I… Show more * Level 6 qualified careers adviser, on the CDI's professional register.* Work with FE students on a one-to-one and group basis.* Plan and have delivered careers tutorials for level 2, lower sixth and upper sixth students.* Organise and run cross-college events e.g. annual STEM Fair and HE Parents' Evening. Write an analytical report for each one. (In 2021, I ran a highly successful online STEM Fair, which included bespoke video content and a virtual university panel that I chaired.)* Seek, collate and report on destinations data for our leavers each year. Currently working with the college MIS team to introduce a more effective process for this. Used recent data to report on the progression of our students (e.g. by gender/ethnicity), as well as analysing the sectors they go into, considering the areas of need/growth outlined in the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Local Skills Report for the Leeds City Region. Created a data-led strategic plan for the Careers Department.* Currently working with the college's senior leaders to consider how we can support our students to gain experience of the workplace and engage with employers in line with the Skills for Jobs white paper and Gatsby Benchmarks.* Help to organise and run the college's annual open events, taster days and experience days, as well as attending multiple feeder school and larger-scale careers events where I utilise my careers experience and expertise. Support a variety of targeted online events including virtual information evenings using platforms such as Demio.* Write analytical reports that focus on our events, and statistical reviews of each year's marketing cycle based on student feedback. * Write the news stories for the college website, and proofread our branded documents. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Brief summary of duties:• Prepare action plans and coordinate the delivery of project and transitional activities with both pre and post-16 students. • Work closely with the Head and the Transition and Project Manager to develop responsive and effective project and transitional activities.• Develop and embed 14-19 vocational pathways across the college.• Work with a number of 14-19 forums to further develop successful 14-19 partnerships across the college and the… Show more Brief summary of duties:• Prepare action plans and coordinate the delivery of project and transitional activities with both pre and post-16 students. • Work closely with the Head and the Transition and Project Manager to develop responsive and effective project and transitional activities.• Develop and embed 14-19 vocational pathways across the college.• Work with a number of 14-19 forums to further develop successful 14-19 partnerships across the college and the city.• Build on existing relationships with internal partners, colleges and schools to support transition, progression and attainment. Show less

Leeds City College

Leeds Further Forward Projects Officer/Network OfficerWorked with LFF college partners to achieve project targets. Responsible for developing action plans and coordinating project activities. Supported various 14-19 forums to contribute to the development of the city's 14-19 partnerships. Organised network events and training to increase awareness and aspirations re: 14-19 opportunities, and worked towards the creation of 14-19 vocational pathways. Built strong relationships with… Show more Leeds Further Forward Projects Officer/Network OfficerWorked with LFF college partners to achieve project targets. Responsible for developing action plans and coordinating project activities. Supported various 14-19 forums to contribute to the development of the city's 14-19 partnerships. Organised network events and training to increase awareness and aspirations re: 14-19 opportunities, and worked towards the creation of 14-19 vocational pathways. Built strong relationships with partner schools and SILCs, effectively communicating project progress. Managed learner applications and data around progression and retention. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Responsible for the set up, delivery and monitoring of a number of WYLLN projects focusing on the provision of one to one and group careers guidance re: higher education for target groups including apprentices and other work-based learners. Created tailored resources and built strong relationships both within the college and with external stakeholders. Responsible for quarterly and final returns, maintenance of records, and analysis of data. Completed a Level 4 NVQ in Advice and Guidance… Show more Responsible for the set up, delivery and monitoring of a number of WYLLN projects focusing on the provision of one to one and group careers guidance re: higher education for target groups including apprentices and other work-based learners. Created tailored resources and built strong relationships both within the college and with external stakeholders. Responsible for quarterly and final returns, maintenance of records, and analysis of data. Completed a Level 4 NVQ in Advice and Guidance during this time. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Level 6 Certificate In Careers Guidance Theory (Units 2, 3 & 6), Careers Guidance, Passed

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Creative Writing, 2:1

I completed three taught modules; Writing for Children, Novel, and What is Contemporary. As part of the course I also wrote a middle grade.

Level 4 Nvq In Advice And Guidance, Careers Guidance, Passed

Pgce (Primary), Primary Education, Passed

2:1, Interdisciplinary Human Studies

Combination of Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy and Literature

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