Working at Thomas Pocklington Trust

At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we know that our success is driven by the passion, expertise and dedication of our team members. Our mission is to empower blind and partially sighted individuals to live life on their terms, and it’s our exceptional staff who make this vision a reality. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we take pride in offering a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits.

Current Vacancy: Education Adviser

Home based, with travel to London.
Salary – up to £27,000 FTE.

Job Description and Person Specification (DOCX, 91 KB)TPT Application Form (DOCX, 79 KB)TPT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (DOCX, 78 KB)
Are you passionate about supporting blind and partially sighted students to reach their full potential?

At Thomas Pocklington Trust, we believe blind and partially sighted students should have the opportunity to thrive in their education. Our Student Support Service supports blind and partially sighted students, their parents and carers, and the professionals that support them. We provide comprehensive and high-quality support to those in secondary, further and higher education, as well as mature learners aged 25+. We work to improve outcomes for blind and partially sighted students and ensure they can overcome the barriers they may face.

We are looking for an Education Adviser to join us on a 12-month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. This would be a fully remote role, with some travel to our central London office and regional events.

About the role
In this role, you will provide one-to-one, bespoke delivery of information, advice and guidance to a caseload of service users through email, phone calls and virtual meetings. This includes students, their parents/ carers and the professionals that support them.
You will also attend online and in-person events to promote our service and deliver presentation and workshops to our service users.

About you
To succeed as our Education Adviser, you will have previous experience of providing high quality information, advice and guidance and/or a background in education/ Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Ideally, you will also have knowledge of post-16 education provision (Further Education and/or Higher Education) although this is not essential.
As this is a fixed term maternity post, you will have the ability to learn and apply service processes and procedures quickly. Experience of using information systems and databases to record cases is essential; experience of Salesforce is beneficial, but we can offer training on this if not.
Application deadline date: Friday 14 February
Interviews in person: Monday 24 February

How to apply
Please read the job description and person specification attached in the links above for more information.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please complete and return the following to applications@pocklington.org.uk:
• The application form
• An equal opportunities monitoring form
If you have any questions about the role, please send these by email to applications@pocklington.org.uk, and we will reply as soon as possible.

Who is Thomas Pocklington Trust?
We’re a charity on a mission to champion the rights of blind and partially sighted people.
For more information about us and the work we do, please visit https://www.pocklington.org.uk.
For more information on what it’s like to work at Thomas Pocklington Trust and our benefits, please visit https://www.pocklington.org.uk/about-us/workattpt.

  • Why choose a career with us

    Competitive compensation: We believe in compensating our employees fairly for their hard work and dedication. You can expect a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.

    Generous leave: We understand the importance of work-life balance which is why we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, along with public holidays.

    Secure your future: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme to help you plan for a secure and comfortable retirement.

    Continuous learning: We are committed to helping you grow professionally. We provide excellent opportunities to acquire new and specialist skills, ensuring you stay at the forefront of your career.

    Supportive work environment: We take pride in fostering a workplace that is supportive and inclusive. Joining our team means you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages your growth and values your contribution.

    Commitment to equality and diversity: We are proud to hold the Disabled Confident Employer accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities or sight loss experience. We guarantee interviews for all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

 

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Get Set Progress is our internship programme specifically tailored for blind and partially sighted individuals, whether you are taking your first step onto the career ladder or returning to work after a break. Since its launch in 2015, the programme has seen an impressive 85% of interns securing paid employment within six months.

Find out more about the programme

Need help with your job search?

If you need help or advice with your job search, our employment team can help you. We can also match blind or partially sighted professionals with career coaches, for free. Find out more by going to our employment and internships section.

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