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Form of work
SalaryJob details
College
Buxton & Leek College
Responsible to
Curriculum Leader
Location
Buxton & Leek College (Buxton/Leek Campus)
Salary
£31,396 to £42,978 per annum
Closing date
Sunday 21 April 2024
Contract type
Permanent
Post type
Full-time
Adaptive working type
Hybrid
This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location with the opportunity to work remotely available in line with our Adaptive Working Framework.
Reference
0138-24
About the role
We are a small and successful team looking to recruit a highly motivated and proactive individual to teach across a range of BTEC, T level and Access to HE Health and Social Care programmes at our Leek and Buxton campus. Applicants should be qualified to level 6 or above in a Health related field and will be able to teach a diverse range of topics as well as learn new skills.
Whilst this will primarily be classroom based, we also require candidates to have the digital skills to deliver effective lessons using a range of online resources and platforms (for example Microsoft teams or Blackboard). Our tutors will need to be adaptable, creative and resourceful in the face of the current challenges in education.
Industry experience and experience of teaching in an FE environment would be desirable, however, consideration will be given to recent graduates or industry experts with good communication skills who are looking to pursue a career in teaching. Support to gain a teaching qualification may be available for the right candidate
Buxton and Leek College is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. Our students have access to industry standard facilities, comprehensive support services and benefit from extensive links with the University of Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider.
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Vice Principle - Buxton and Leek College, Claire Poole via C.Poole@blc.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Principal accountabilities
- To be responsible for developing and co-ordinating a specific programme or development within a programme area or across the University.
- To act as a personal tutor, course leader, and Lead IV as required.
- To take an active part in course team meetings and activities.
- To lead a team, if required.
- To develop and maintain high quality standards in line with the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
- To participate in monitoring visits for students on work placement.
- To take an active part in the University’s Staff Development Programme to ensure flexible and responsive curriculum delivery.
- To take an active part in all extra curricula activities, including open days, recruitment events and external moderation processes.
- To safeguard young people and vulnerable adults in line with statutory and regulatory guidance.
- To undertake such class contact duties for the grade as are laid down in the University FE Academic Contract.
- To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.
- To maintain currency with and operate within the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
- To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, profiles, learning agreements, action plans, records of achievement etc.
- To respond to the personal and Social needs of students in the learning situation.
- To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.
- To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with University procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements or training plans.
- To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the University campus.
- To ensure relevant links with outside agencies, education support services, parents and employers.
- To undertake any other administrative and teaching duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader.
- To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation.
- To understand and comply with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policies.
- To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.
- To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.
- To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.
- To participate in and contribute to curriculum development.
- To ensure that the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.
- To contribute to the marketing activities of the College.
- To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Hold or be working towards a teaching Qualification e.g. BEd, Cert. Ed., DTLLs or equivalent.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent
- Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C) in both English and maths or a willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale
Experience
- Demonstrable evidence of ability to engage with learners to support high quality learning outcomes
- Experience of delivering teaching or training programmes to post 16 age group
- Experience of delivering high quality provision in line with national benchmarks
Skills, knowledge & abilities
- Detailed knowledge of appropriate qualifications associated with the subject area
- Knowledge of the latest developments in Education and Training
- A knowledge / awareness of and commitment to strategies which promote equality and diversity
- A knowledge of appropriate progression routes for learners
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team
- Well-developed administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Good time management skills.
Business requirements
- Completed DBS check with child barred list.
- Prohibited from Teaching check
- A commitment to the principle of widening participation
- A commitment to continued professional development
- A commitment to the College’s values and behaviours
- A willingness to work across College sites and externally
- A willingness to adhere to safeguarding policy and procedure
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
- Assessor/Verifier Awards
Experience
- Experience of programme leadership and management
- Relevant industrial experience
- Experience of Internal and External Verification processes
Benefits
As well as competitive pay scales, we offer generous holiday entitlement. We also offer opportunities for further salary progression based on performance, and the opportunity to join a contributory pension scheme.
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