Position
: Land Based Support Lecturer
Salary
: Up to £36400 depending on experience
Working hours
: Monday-Friday
Contract
: Either full-time (all year round) or term-time only
Plumpton College seek to appoint a
Land-based Support Lecturer
who will teach classes across the College, supporting our land-based disciplines in the classroom and in practical areas. The ideal candidate will have a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification and experience in secondary or further education, with experience in or passion for one of our curriculum areas being advantageous.
This is a new role designed to support our Curriculum Managers and promote high-quality teaching and learning in all curriculum areas in cases of staff absence or other unavailability. The successful candidate will be open to a wide range of teaching/lecturing opportunities across all our curriculum areas, meaning this role will be interesting and engaging, with no two days the same. There will be no requirement for marking or feedback for students unless agreed as part of a longer-term support assignment in a division.
In this position, you will work collaboratively with experienced and progressive Curriculum Managers, enabling you to develop comprehensive understanding of working in Further Education and wider knowledge of the land-based sector. Confident classroom management, efficient time-management and an understanding of SEND provision will be key for successful performance in post.
Our land-based programmes would suit a teacher with experience in horticulture, animal management, science or environmental studies, which will provide a strong foundation for work with these teams. Evidence of high-quality communication skills and strong organisational and problem-solving abilities will be of equal priority for our assessment process. This role is an excellent opportunity to hone your teaching skills by demonstrating your adaptability, flexibility and communication in and outside of the classroom. Over time, this role will take responsibility for a pool of associate lecturers and instructors and manage the development of study skills resources for general college-wide use.
We are open to a year-round or term-time only contract depending on what suits you best, working core hours of 7.30 to 4.00.
For an experienced teacher or lecturer looking for a new direction, this is a role with huge variety – you could be supporting with an equine lesson, covering a class in horticulture or working with butchery or bakery apprentices. Plumpton's curriculum coverage is extensive, and the successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to experience life in all our different areas and develop a strong understanding of Further Education and the land-based sector whilst providing an essential service to curriculum management staff and our students.
1. Main Areas of Responsibility
a. As directed by Curriculum Management teams, deliver highly effective cover lessons to a consistently good or outstanding standard. Share teaching, learning, and assessment (TLA) good practice and celebrate students' and others' successes
b. Liaise with Curriculum Managers for all subject areas to gauge requirement for cover and ensure that all lessons are covered where necessary
c. Supervise lessons for absent teachers - allocating, explaining and overseeing cover work set or utilising centralised resources for study skills. Support students by providing general assistance during cover lessons.
d. Report to the Curriculum Manager or Assistant Curriculum Manager if any issues arise with cover work set to include quality or appropriateness of cover
e. With guidance from curriculum staff, develop a centralised bank of cover lesson resources, based around study skills, research and personal development which can be drawn by the post-holder or another member of staff if an absent colleague is unable for any reason to provide subject specific cover resources for their lesson(s)
f. Communicate effectively with staff across the College to ensure cover lessons are delivered at a consistently high standard in order to support student outcomes
g. Develop and manage the Plumpton College cover bank register of temporary cover staff to support with delivery of cover at the College, maintaining their engagement to support the College when the need arises
h. Collect completed work and return it to the appropriate lecturer or manager after the lesson(s)
i. When designing lesson materials, ensure opportunities are created and realised for students to be able to continuously develop their English and maths skills
j. Work to ensure high levels of student attendance in all sessions and prompt completion of registers
k. Use and apply modern technology in TLA to enhance the learning experience and support progress for students, e.g. Microsoft Teams, specialist software/resources, working to the college VLE standards
l. Follow the Plumpton College behaviour management and referral systems
2.Continuous Professional Development
a. Participate in staff development activities to support Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and keep a Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) to evidence personal development and impact on practice
b. Actively participate in the College performance management processes, including appraisals to support personal and professional development and enhance student experience
c. Complete all mandatory training as required in line with college expectations
3.Other responsibilities and duties
a. Participate in staff and student recruitment campaigns, interviews, Open Days, and promotional/information events
b. Work with employers and other stakeholders as required to develop and deliver high quality curriculum
c. Contribute to, and support delivery of the college strategic plan
d. Comply with departmental operating plans and contribute to action plans as needed
e. Ensure equality of opportunity and promote diversity in all aspects of college life with reference to Ofsted vulnerable student groups and protected characteristics
f. Analyse and selectively implement the calendar of key equality and diversity events across the programme
g. Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed
h. Be aware of student destination data to inform self-assessment and quality improvement
i. Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you:
* Hold a PGCE or equivalent level 4+ teaching qualification
* Are confident in using technology to enhance teaching and learning and comfortable utilising a range of different technological provisions in various curriculum areas
* Can work independently and handle time-sensitive tasks in a strategic and appropriate manner
* Possess knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements for students in a Further/Higher education setting
* Have experience of classroom management and supporting students
* Have strong knowledge of SEND and other learning barriers
* Are highly organised and have strong time management skills
* Have relevant and recent experience in successfully supervising groups of learners aged 14-16 and 16+.
* Have worked in, or have understanding of, a further education environment.
Why Join Us?
At Plumpton College, we live our values—
Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Progressive, Supportive
—in everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package. For lecturers working a year-round contract, this includes up to 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas. Staff are enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme and have access to comprehensive CPD opportunities and in-house teacher training where applicable. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace.
New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and a supported six-month probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house L5 trained coaches. Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees and social events at Christmas and the end of the academic year.
Apply today – we may close early if we receive strong applications
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We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.