Modern Apprenticeship Opportunities
Posted by a.smethurst, Apr 17 2008, 03:28 PM
Interested in a Modern Apprenticeship? Follow the link below to Nationwide Crash Repair Centres - recruitment - for opportunities working with vehicles; see the additional information on opportunities with Bury MBC in various departments. If you are interested and want any help, please see Mrs Smethurst
National Crash Repair Centres
CHIEF EXECUTIVES
Modern Apprenticeship Training Scheme (18 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Closing date for all posts: 12 noon 25 April 2008
Trying to decide on your future career?
Do you want to earn while you learn?
Are you committed to your own career development?
As a result of under-representation of employees under the age of 24 in the Authority’s workforce, we have several trainee positions providing you with the opportunity to progress into a specialist profession.
Modern Apprentice – Engineering Technical Assist
Ref: 2199
#£11,577 to £14,197 per annum
37hpw
This is an opportunity to learn a skilled profession within our Engineering Division.
You must possess 4 GCSEs grade A*-C (including Maths, English and Science) in order to undertake BTEC National Certificate Civil Engineering, by attendance at a local college on day release. The role will involve placements within our Engineering Consultancy, Highways, Traffic Management and Transportation Services.
Dedication to providing excellent service and the enthusiasm to learn are key components of the role. You must be able to work as part of a busy team and have good communication skills. IT skills are an essential element of the role.
Modern Apprentice – Financial Management Technician
Ref: 2197
#£11,577 to £14,197 per annum
37hpw
This offers the opportunity to learn new skills within our Finance and E-Government Department.
You must be able to undertake NVQ Level 2 Foundation AAT by attendance at a local college on day release. You will need an ability to use IT systems, work as part of a team and meet strict deadlines.
Modern Apprentice – Children’s Centre Support Worker
Ref: 2206
#£11,577 to £14,197 per annum
37hpw
This offers the opportunity to learn new skills within a Children’s Centre.
You will receive on the job training providing practical and personal support whilst working towards a NVQ Level 2 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development. You will need to enjoy working with children and families and be willing to offer practical support and advice to parents.
You must be able to work using your own initiative and as part of a team to assist with promoting and improving health and care of children and families both in the Centre and in their own homes.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
Modern Apprentice – Care Assistant (2 posts)
Ref: 2195
#£14,425 per annum 4 weekly paid (includes enhancements for evening/weekend working)
37hpw
We are looking for caring and compassionate people who have a genuine interest in supporting older people who have physical and/or mental disabilities.
The work involves maintaining a safe and stimulating environment where service users have opportunities and choice and are able to remain as independent as possible. This provides an opportunity to gain experience within a Social Care environment working along side a dedicated team.
For Care Assistant posts working with Older People you must be willing to undertake the Skills for Care Induction and NVQ Level 2. Hours of work will be on rota basis including some evenings and weekends (for which enhancements are included in pay).
Appointment to these posts will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.
For all above posts you must:-
• be aged 16 to 24 on 31 August 2008
• be aged 18 to 24 on 31 August 2008 for the Care Assistant posts (due to statutory requirements)
• have the ability to undertake the relevant qualification. We will establish this by an assessment test in numeracy and literacy.
• be willing to undertake both on and off the job training
Short listed candidates will be invited for assessment, week commencing
2 June 2008. It is proposed that subsequent interviews will be held during week commencing 23 June 2008.
Student Environmental Health Officer
Ref: 2200
#£11,577 to £14,197 per annum
37hpw
If you have the required qualifications and a strong interest in Environmental Science then this could be the opportunity that you are looking for.
As part of the Authority’s Young Persons Training scheme we are looking to recruit a student Environmental Health Officer aged between 18 and 25 to undertake a 4 year BSc (Hons) Environmental Health/Science degree to start 1 September 2008. The post has been established to increase the number of young people working for the Authority.
If you have the determination to succeed in a professional career and study at University level then in return you will receive a sponsorship fee whilst at University and be expected to claim a grant from the local education authority. During University vacations you will be expected to attend the council's offices to receive practical training for which a payment will be made. The third year of your 4 year degree course will consist entirely of practical training on a starting salary of £11,577.
Applicants must possess the relevant qualifications and secure a University place on an accredited course.
All programmes will commence on 1 September 2008
#Pay & Grading review pending
For an application form Telephone 0161 253 5115 (24 hours). Minicom 0161 253 5562.
Now You've applied to College - what happens next?
Posted by a.smethurst, Nov 25 2007, 10:19 PM in College Applications
[*]You may get a letter from the College saying they have received your application
[*]After Christmas, you will get a letter inviting you to interview. Make sure you remember to turn up on time! Take your Record of Achievement (Certificates etc)
[*]After your interview you will get another letter (hopefully!) offering you a place at the College provided you get certain grades.
[*]ACCEPT THE OFFER - even if that means accepting offers from more that one college; you will choose which place to take up when you get your results.
[*]You MUST make sure you still work to get the best grades you possibly can; even though the college MIGHT not be asking for high grades, an employer will still want to see good qualifications.
The SHAC opening times 26th - 30th November
Posted by a.smethurst, Nov 25 2007, 10:06 PM in This week's timetable for The SHAC
Opening times for The SHAC this week - 26th:30th November:
Monday School Nurses - no appointment needed; pop in for a confidential chat and advice
Tuesday Open for help with Careers / College; Lisa from Connexions will be here
Wednesday Open for help with Careers / College / Work Experience
Thursday Open for help with Careers / College
Friday Open for help with Careers / College; Pauline from Connexions will be here
REMEMBER: the LAST day for receipt of Bury College Applications in school is WEDNESDAY 28th NOVEMBER
the LAST day for receipt of Holy Cross College Applications in school is TUESDAY 4th DECEMBER
The SHAC 5th - 9th November
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 26 2007, 06:58 PM in This week's timetable for The SHAC
The SHAC will be open every lunchtime this week: 5th - 9th November
Looking for help with applications and personal statements? Go to:
On-Line Progress File
User name: radclifferiver
Password: rad1009
Register and then follow the links to help you create your personal statement
Invitation for Year 11 Parents
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 23 2007, 03:46 PM in College Applications
Times change; the chioces offered to students at 16 are different from the choices offered to their parents / carers.
If talk of BTECs and NVQs is like a foreign language to you, perhaps you would like to come along to our drop-in session for the parents of year 11 students on
WEDNESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2007
between 3.30pm and 6.00pm
where you can speak to Connexions Advisors and the School's Career Coordinator to find out more about the 16+ choices facing students.
The session is aimed at parents and carers, although students can come along if you want.
Below is the letter that was sent out to all parents about this event. You can download it by clicking on the link below it:
Dear Parent / Carer
Your son/daughter is in the process of making some very important decisions about their future. The choices available to them are very different to the choices available at 16+ a few years ago and can seem confusing and overwhelming. We would like to help parents and carers unravel some of the mysteries of these options by inviting you to our:
Parents / Carers Careers drop-in session; to be held in school on Wednesday 7th November from 3.30 – 6.00pm., where you can speak to the School’s Careers Co-ordinator and Connexions advisors.
Students are welcome to along as well, but the idea behind the session is to answer any questions you may have about the different qualifications available, Career entry options, college courses on offer and financial implications of further study.
Please come along at a time to suit you.
Yours sincerely
A Smethurst
Careers Coordinator
Click on the document below to download the invitation detailed above - also posted out to all parents.
What next for year 11........
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 22 2007, 04:01 PM in College Applications
Ok; You've listened to a number of presentations about your options for the end of year 11, so what do you do next???? 
Go along to the College Open Evenings:
Holy Cross Open Evenings are Thursday 25th October 5.30 - 8pm and Tuesday 6th November 5.30-8pm
Bury College Open Evening is 8th November 5.00-8.00pm
Look at the SHAC noticeboard for times and dates of other Open Evenings, or pop in and ask.
Go to one of the Connexions drop-in sessions if you want to ask about courses / careers etc
Practice your application and get it checked - at home, by Connexions or by your tutor or Mrs Smethurst.
Hand your application in TO SCHOOL so that your reference can be sent to the College. School closing date for receipt of applications for Bury College and Holy Cross College is 12th November.
If you apply late, your application goes to the bottom of the pile.
Applications to other colleges must also be handed into School no less than 2 weeks before the closing date.
WELL DONE.......
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 12 2007, 09:43 PM in Work Experience
...... to those students who have already sorted their Work Experience Placements and returned the completed form; If you need help, pop into the SHAC on Wednesday or Thursday lunchtime this week 
Modern Apprenticeships
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 12 2007, 09:39 PM in College Applications
Bob Wight from Bury College Apprenticeships will be in school on Friday 19th October to talk to year 11 students about Modern Apprencticeships; Let Mrs Smethurst know if you want to know more
the SHAC timetable 22nd - 26th October
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 12 2007, 09:25 PM in This week's timetable for The SHAC
Open the document below to see what's happening in The SHAC this week..........................
Important message re Work Ex Placements
Posted by a.smethurst, Oct 9 2007, 11:42 AM in Work Experience
Forms should ONLY be returned AFTER you have made contact with the company at which you would like to do your placement; If you / your parents or carers have problems making contact, please see Mrs Smethurst / Mrs Golding for help