This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.
**Please note class times are between 19:00 and 21:00**
Protection of Children & 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.
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, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
✓ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in English or willingness to achieve qualifications within the first 12 months of employment.
✓ Full teaching qualification or the willingness to gain the PTTLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) within one year of appointment, plus the Certificate or Diploma in Teaching within 5 years of appointment to the College.
✓ Previous experience in a relevant area (either commercial, industrial and/or teaching).
✓ A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
✓ Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
✓ Previous successful teaching experience within an appropriate area.
✓ Proven success in supporting students and optimising student performance.
Desirable Attainments
✓ Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics in the specified subject.