DescriptionEmployerLocation
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
About the Candidate
Candidates should have industry experience, with up-to-date knowledge of industry standard practices. Be able to work closely with students and colleagues to review student progress and achievement. Possess a degree qualification in a relevant subject area (i.e. Sports Studies/Sports Science). Have fully qualified lecturer or teacher status (or be willing to work towards) and experience of teaching in further education.
About the Role
To support the ongoing curriculum development and academic excellence we are seeking to appoint a sport learning practitioner and who can teach to the industry standards and demonstrate innovative and outstanding teaching, learning and assessment practices. There is significant potential of further development of the provision and the successful candidate will be part of the team to drive this forward.
Role Responsibilities
•Lead and co-ordinate coherent learning programme(s) and/or provision within the curriculum through effective teamwork.
•Take responsibility for ensuring high quality information, advice and guidance; recruitment, retention, achievement, success and progression of individual students are within a framework of continual quality improvement
•Lead on the delivery of exemplary teaching and learning and support standards of assessment.
•Take responsibility for following up issues or concerns for example attendance or well-being and take required action/s or interventions to address these in conjunction with other internal staff or external agencies where necessary.
•Lead on (supported by the Curriculum Manager) 'you said we did' activity ensuring feedback to students drives continued improvement
Qualifications
•Appropriate degree or equivalent/relevant qualification
•Teacher qualification or commitment to work towards within the first year of employment and achieve
•Up to date Continuous Professional Development
•Minimum of a level 2 Maths and English qualification
Essential Skills & Experience
•Knowledge of industry standard practice and able to integrate into teaching.
•Exemplar teaching and learning leading to great student progress from their starting points
•Experience of the quality assurance process as they apply to the FE and/or HE sector
Desirable Skills & Experience – (Optional)
•Good understanding of pedagogical approaches
•Ability to lead and contribute to IQA
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritises your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
•Enjoy a generous holiday allowance ranging between 35-48 days per year, plus public holidays - (Excluding Term Time Only contracts)
•Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
•LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme - depending on role
•Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
•We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
•Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
•Free parking on most campuses.
Safeguarding Statement
Sunderland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.