Ravenscliffe Community Association also known as The Gateway Centre
Job Vacancy
Do you want to help change the lives of the people of Ravenscliffe, Greengates and Eccleshill?
Have you got the skills to help us?
Learning Centre Coordinator – 21 hours per week – Salary: £26,844. pro rata
Funded by The National Lottery for 2.5 years with continuation subject to funding.
The Learning Centre Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Learning Zone – which is the adult community learning programme within the Gateway Centre, offering both accredited and unaccredited classes and courses based on community need. We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic individual with the skills to engage individuals in accredited and unaccredited learning and engage with partner organisations for delivery.
Purpose of the post:
- Responsibility for the day to day running of adult community learning initiatives at The Gateway Centre.
- Planning and delivering unaccredited community adult learning sessions and courses.
- Engaging external providers for the delivery of accredited courses such as literacy and numeracy
- Ensuring the centre responds to current and emerging community learning needs.
- Be an integral part of the team which will work with partners and funders to secure the future of community learning initiatives at The Gateway.
Please contact 01274 636602 or via email [email protected] for an Application Pack.
For an informal discussion ring Maureen Holmes on 01274 636602 Tues, Wed, Thurs between 9.30am and 2.00pm
Closing date for post applications: Friday 8th March 2024 at 12pm Interview date: Monday 18th March 2024
Working for the Ravenscliffe Community Association at The Gateway Centre
Working at The Gateway Centre will give you a fantastic life and career enhancing experience. You will be part of a thriving, cutting edge, community led Centre which will make the best use of your commitment to improving peoples’ lives and empowering communities. It will provide a challenging opportunity for you to develop new ways of working, in partnership, with local people and organisations.
The Gateway Centre was opened in 2005 following years of fundraising, lobbying and partnership development initiated by the local community. The Centre is community-led, and we encourage and support the participation of Centre users in the management of the facility.
In partnership with a range of statutory, voluntary and education providers, the Gateway Centre offers a range of regular services including: an advice service; volunteer opportunities; employment support programmes; a community cafe; a range of weekly social activities including arts and craft club, seniors luncheon club; family play sessions and practical support classes such as cook and eat sessions.