We are seeking PGDE Placement Tutors (Primary & Secondary) to be based at our Thurso and Fort William/Portree campus.
A bout us: UHI North, West and Hebrides, a partner of the University of the Highlands and Islands, has over 600 staff, 19 campuses, and circa 9000 students. We cover an area larger than Wales and encompass more than 40% of Scotland’s coastline. As Scotland’s newest college, we are at the forefront of pioneering distinctive and sustainable learning, research, and knowledge exchange for our country’s rural and island communities, with national and international reach.
Position: We are seeking PGDE Placement Tutors (Primary & Secondary) to be based at our Thurso and Fort William/Portree campus.
Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for delivering teaching programmes and contribute to the development and efficient operation of the Faculty to meet operational and quality targets. The post holder will be accountable for Teaching/facilitating learning; Assessment; Guidance and Support; Planning and preparing the Learning Experience; Quality and standards and Professional Practice and Development.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills equivalent to Intermediate Level 2 (SCQF level 5) or suitable evidence of being able to attain this standard. National Qualifications Course award in Numeracy or Mathematics equivalent to National 5 (SCQF level 5) or suitable evidence of being able to attain this standard. National Qualification Course award in English equivalent to Higher Grade (SCQF level 6) or suitable evidence of being able to attain this standard. Relevant degree from a higher education institution in the UK, or equivalent from outside the UK, or an HNC/D where this is the highest level of qualification available in the UK in the subject area concerned. PGDE in Primary Education or equivalent. Registered with the GTCS for teaching in primary education
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Salary: £48,357 per annum, pro rata
Location: Thurso and Fort William or Portree
Working Hours: 14 hours per student, per year, Temporary
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 3rd January 2025
Benefits of working for us:
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk