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Herefordshire College has a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a high achieving department in a successful Further Education College.
The successful candidate will prepare, teach and mentor the students in preparation for examinations across all three levels of the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification. Students are part-time, highly motivated and working toward a Certificate in Accounting through to a Diploma in Professional Accounting where they graduate as a professional member of the AAT.
The College’s student-centred approach to teaching and learning means you will need the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately at all levels, including with employers which is required to aid student experience as well as forging links for future employment in the local area.
The rate of achievement is above national average in this professional qualification, and the successful candidate should strive to maintain these standards as well as hold a relevant accounting qualification, industry experience and passion for the subject.
The post is for two and a half days per week, and the candidate would ideally be able to deliver Costing/Management Accounting at all 3 levels and knowledge of VAT, payroll and business skills would be an advantage. A recognised teaching qualification would be highly desirable.
Working Hours: 18.5 hours
A comprehensive package of employee benefits is in place including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement, eligibility to join a defined benefit pension scheme with excellent financial contributions of 28.68% by the College and pension death in service grant of 3 x salary, generous occupational sickness, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay schemes, high number of free on-site parking bays, access to a range of free CPD events, professional qualifications and recreational courses, flexible working policy, eye care voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, use of free on-site gymnasium, access to competitively priced food outlets, access to o-site training restaurant and occasional free hairdressing and beauty treatments.
As one of the largest employers in Hereford we offer a friendly, honest and respectful working environment. We promote the safety and equality and diversity of our workforce and have a supportive approach to the development of our staff both on a personal and professional level.
HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding including the Prevent Duty, promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all members of staff to share this commitment.
Safeguarding Statement
Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire 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.