Job Title: Apprentice - Business Admin Level 3 (Registry)

Department: Registry

Reporting to: Head of Registry

Salary: £14,526 per annum for first 12 months rising to National Minimum Wage for Age

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Fixed Term L3 Apprenticeship Duration 21 months

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme/ Local Government Pension Scheme / NEST

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role 

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Course Leader within the Creative Industries section of the Health and Social Care department. As a Course Leader, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure successful learner outcomes and maximise the potential of every student to progress to their chosen destination.

If you are passionate about contributing to the success of our students and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with the periodic sampling of college data checks to ensure accuracy of data for funding submissions and for audit, in order to ensure College group processes and paperwork meet the requirements of current Funding Rules
• Support with the review of learner data across all funding streams, collecting and collating evidence for audit samples.
• Support with the monitoring and tracking of agreed actions and improvements by checking actions have been completed and providing updates to the Funding Assurance & Compliance Coordinator.
• Support with the preparation of internal and external audits across all funding streams, collecting and collating evidence packs to produce for auditors.
• Provide advice guidance and support to staff with queries relating to learner data, funding, eligibility and evidence requirements.
• Support with processing the payment and collection of 16-18 Employer Incentive and Employer Co-investment Payments.
• Respond to queries via telephone, email, letter and face to face.
• Responsible for photocopying, scanning and printing documents for the Registry Department.
• Responsible for managing and distributing the Registry department post, both incoming and outgoing.
• Assist with the validation of student data in a controlled and timely manner and coordinate the correction of any data issues identified.
• Contribute to the preparation and production of timely and accurate data returns when required.

 Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Good communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Good eye for details.
• Good personal presentation skills.
• Evidence of a desire to work in a busy office environment.
• Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role

Please see the person specification for full details.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.

• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family

• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.

• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities

• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days

• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.

• College benefit scheme – College Extras:

• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants

• Discounted gift cards for big brands

• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Coming soon: EV leasing

• Discounted onsite car parking.

 To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Head of registry, Jodi Cadwallender on JB.Cadwallender@mbro.ac.uk

Are you ready to make your mark?

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Targeted Retention Scheme

Eligible FE teachers in their first five years could receive a £2,000–£6,000 Targeted Retention Incentive for teaching key subjects ( construction, chemistry, computing/ICT, early years, engineering, maths, physics). Check full criteria and application window on GOV.UK.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.

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