Competitive starting salary range from £23,407 up to £25,276 (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Our Mission
This role is based in Milton Keynes.
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme. We aim to set the standard in teacher training and leadership development within the education sector.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join NITE as a Student Selection Officer to assist with the selection process for all Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) courses, both in the UK and internationally. Our teacher training programmes are growing, so the role will focus on ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of processing applications, whilst ensuring that quality assurance processes are adhered to.
Our Successful Candidate
We are looking for a highly organised individual to join the Student Selection Team to support the processing of applications for our teacher training programmes. The role will require the individual to provide our applicants with an excellent level of support and guidance to ensure they receive a positive and seamless onboarding experience.
The successful candidate will be confident with liaising with internal and external stakeholders both on the phone and in writing. The individual will be required to work efficiently to process applications at pace and with excellent attention to detail. They will have previous experience of either working in/with schools or in roles related to customer service, operations, or account management. For an informal discussion about the role with NITE's Head of Student Selection, Louisa Taylor, please email louisa.taylor@coventry.ac.uk.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Additional information
Start date: April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Location: National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE), Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, MK5 8FR
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
We look forward to hearing from you!
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