Overview
This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.
Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children’s Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within Regulated Activity within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Background to the Post
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
This post is situated primarily within the Academic Studies Department at Royal Leamington Spa Campus, The department currently has over 310 students studying Level 2 and 3 courses including Business, Computing and A-levels. The academic nature of the department means that the majority of our students will go to university in the future.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their approach to teaching L1, L2 and L3 Business (BTEC). We require a teacher who is adept at teaching a range of units which meet the needs of the students. We continually adapt the units of study to ensure they are relevant to the future jobs market. We aim to ensure all of our students are prepared for university and the world of work. An ability to adapt, be flexible and also committed is essential. The teacher needs to be dynamic and enthusiastic and want to improve all aspects of the students’ learning experience.
As a department we support our teachers with relevant training that will help enhance their skills within the classroom. This includes behaviour management, enterprise learning, transformational learning and digital teaching & learning. Throughout their time at the college our staff also undergo mandatory training that includes safeguarding, equality and diversity and WRAP (Prevent).
Main tasks
* Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
* Preparation and Assessment - The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
* Administration - The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
* Quality Systems - The postholder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
* Health and Safety - To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
* Safeguarding - Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
Offers of Work
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments
* A degree or professional qualification in a relevant area is essential.
* Teacher Training Qualification or willing to undertake (Appendix 1).
* GCSE Grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English (or willingness to achieve necessary qualifications within 12 months).
* Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills.
* Excellent understanding of BTEC level 2 and 3 in Business (2016)
* Ability to relate well with staff and students and to work effectively as a member of a team with the ability to motivate others
* A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
* In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.
Desirable Attainments
* Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject.
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