Vocational Learning Coach

Job Title: Vocational Learning Coach

Salary: MC Teaching Support Scale 4 - £18,873 - £20,875 (actual salary) per annum, subject to a progression criteria

Contract: MC Teaching Support, Part-Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, term time only over 40 weeks

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme

About the College

• Middlesbrough College is the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley and has been situated in Middlehaven, Middlesbrough, since 2008. It has developed from the initial main site to the vibrant campus that is now in place with our Campus Heart, dedicated Sixth Form, STEM Centre, Higher Education Centre, and further development for our apprentices in progress.

• The College provides excellent facilities for approximately 13,000 students from across the region and whilst we are very proud of our campus and the equipment our students have access to, we are clear that it is the experience and dedication of our staff that make a positive difference to the lives of our students, helping them to achieve their educational goals and progress into work, higher education, or apprenticeships.

• In 2020/2021, 96% of learners following a study programme attained a positive destination into further training, apprenticeship, or employment. In the 2022 student exit survey, 91% of respondents agreed that their course was helping them to develop the skills they needed to get a job in the future.

• We employ over 1000 staff and are committed to our staff’s development; we have a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities including a bespoke Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) programme for our aspiring and existing leaders. Opportunities to achieve Assessor and Teaching Qualifications as well as role specific Professional Qualifications.

• Our teaching staff are supported through our Taking Teaching Higher strategy that focuses on ensuring practitioners have the skill set to utilise up to date evidence-based practice, innovate through technology enhanced learning and have access to relevant continuous professional development opportunities.

• The College offers free membership to its gym for all staff as well as discounted rates in the Hair and Beauty salons, and staff sports sessions such as five aside football, Pilates, and badminton. The College has an employee assistance programme that provides support to both staff and their families.

About the role

The role of Vocational Learning Coach will be the Specialist Additional Learning Support advisor in Adult Learning, having an input into planning and preparing for lessons and assisting individuals or a group of learners during their attendance at College.

The successful candidate will hold:

Qualifications

• An appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent, in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale
• Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Risk Assessment Qualification – Desirable.
• First Aid Qualification – Desirable.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of the process of assessment of risk.
• Ability to work as part of a team and Independently.
• Can demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with staff and students at all levels.

Experience

• Knowledge of/experience in working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities
• Demonstrate and evidence Vocational experience in relevant subject area.

For more details of requirements, please view the attached Job Description for the role.

Safeguarding

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.

Before applying for a role with Middlesbrough College, it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a person who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As a member of staff within the college, you will be working on a regular basis within the College environment which will give you opportunity for contact with children. Therefore, this role is defined as being within ‘regulated activity’. At Middlesbrough College, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students, to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks, including an Enhanced DBS Check.

To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please follow this link: Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service Registered Persons (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Further relevant links:

Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy

Want to know more?

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Fiona Kempton, Associate Director of Quality & Operations (ACL), .

As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants must demonstrate their ability to meet the key responsibilities, qualifications / skills and experience detailed within the job description. Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

At Middlesbrough College, our focus is to equip people with the skills and training to progress into their chosen careers. That’s why, 96% of full-time students that study with us, secure employment, an apprenticeship, or access to further study at College or university.
It’s a fantastic time to join Middlesbrough College. We boast excellent achievement rates for vocational courses and for apprenticeships.
We’re a College that is unique to the region, delivering courses in every occupational sector area and at every level, from entry-level all the way through to level 7 postgraduate qualifications.

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