Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organisation stronger. Why not join our dedicated team as a Teacher in ESOL?
Job Title
Teacher in ESOL
Ref No.
ME2425077
Department
Skills, Development and Progression
Reporting to
Curriculum Manager
Location
Northampton, Lower Mounts Campus
Salary
In the range of £30,581 - £36,454 per annum for full time roles, salary pro-rated for part time roles (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)
Hours
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year annualised hours, 855 annual teaching hours. We would also consider applications for part time contracts.
Contract Type
Permanent
Role Purpose
To deliver high-quality inclusive teaching, learning and assessment within a Further Education (FE) setting, across age profiles (16-18/19+) and across provision including Study Programmes; Adult Programmes; Apprenticeships, and Higher Education (HE).
The post holder’s responsibilities, which focus on all students’ achieving their full potential, include supporting the student experience; their progress; welfare, and progression to further study, Higher Education (HE) or employment.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To undertake a contractual full-time teaching commitment of 855 hours per year (pro-rated for part-time teachers).
2. To undertake full or part duties of a Course Leader as required. Please see Appendix A which denotes the differentiates between the duties of a course leader and a Teacher with Coordination duties which is a separate role.
3. To teach in and across the curriculum area for your role, and other curriculum areas as required.
4. To contribute to course team initiatives and collaborate with cross-College departments to provide a high-quality student journey experience at all stages, from application to achievement.
5. To utilise appropriate pedagogical approaches matched to student needs to optimise student learning.
6. To utilise resources for learning which stimulate and engage students pro-actively, including, for example, Educational Technology (EdTech) and digital platforms.
7. To produce plans, including lesson planning; assessment scheduling; schemes of work; suitable delivery strategies; class management, and student support, which ensure effective learning opportunities and the engagement of all students.
8. To effectively manage the classroom learning environment for the benefit of all students, including directing the work of the Teaching Assistants in ensuring those students requiring additional in class support are provided with this in line with the teaching, learning and assessment aims of the lesson.
9. To provide timely; iterative; developmental, and impactful feedback to students - verbal; written; individual; group; formative, and summative, including via marking assessments and examinations.
10. To promote high student attendance and exemplary punctuality, monitoring on an on-going basis, applying appropriate interventions where necessary.
11. To utilise College student record systems, including updating Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
12. To apply College rules and expectations, implementing, and escalating where appropriate, interventions in accordance with the College’s policies.
13. To prepare students for internal and external assessments and examinations.
14. To ensure external assessment administration and student participation complies with Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) and other awarding body requirements.
15. To undertake assessment and internal verification which meets awarding body internal and external qualification requirements (Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and External Quality Assurance .
16. To collaborate with and engage internal and external stakeholders to enrich the student experience, including, where appropriate, supporting delivery in other curriculum areas.
17. To carry out associated administrative duties including references; UCAS statements, and responses to stakeholders.
18. To carry out examination invigilation duties as required.