English and/or Maths Lecturer
Salary £46,350-£51,500 Depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Inchinnan, Scotland - office based role
CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population and people from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for vacancies. Our main objective is to create a culture that helps all our customers strive towards a workforce that is reflective of today’s society.
Role purpose:
To deliver high quality English, Maths and Digital Literacy education and training for all learners that reflects the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours required in industry, society and by external awarding organisations.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
Plan and deliver engaging and interactive English, Maths and Digital literacy practical and theory lessons, reflecting the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours required in industry and society and aligned to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy.
Develop high quality and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment resources.
Using the results of initial and diagnostic assessments and considering prior learning, provide individualised learning and support to ensure all learners needs are met.
Provide all learners with regular written and verbal feedback on their work and performance, so they can make future improvements.
Track and monitor learners progress using the Learner Management System.
Develop learners personal, English, Maths and Digital Literacy skills to support them to succeed in society and the world of work.
Liaise with Awarding Bodies and End Point Assessment Organisation where appropriate.
Work closely with the Apprenticeship Development Coaches and participate in the learner periodic review process, to ensure learners and employers are fully up to date with the progress being made.
Participate in the learner at risk process and implement strategies to ensure that all learners falling behind are quickly brought back on track.
Provide learners with information advice and guidance relating to career progression opportunities.
Follow all safeguarding policies and practices and be responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment where all learners feel safe, included and supported.
Responsible for ensuring that all learners work safely and always follow all health and safety rules and regulations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant industry professionals, employers and other stakeholders, to ensure that specialisms are kept up to date.
Lead curriculum teams to embed the English, Maths and ICT requirements set out in the policy documents from Skills Development Scotland and Education Scotland into everyday teaching, learning and assessment practice.
Lead on supporting new vocational instructors and vocational assessors with specific English and Maths support through their induction and probationary period.
Provide tailored support for vocational instructors and vocational assessors in the curriculum area who have been identified as having areas for development, related to English and Maths through the teaching observation process.
Conduct Learning Walks on teaching colleagues to monitor the quality of delivery and the embedding of English and Maths in the curriculum area.
Participate in Desk Top Evaluations and quality reviews, supporting managers and the quality team.
Lead on delivering CPD sessions to teaching teams related to English and Maths.
Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions to keep up to date with changing teaching, learning and assessment methodologies.
Always display positive behaviours and attitudes to colleagues and learners.
We may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time to respond to the changing requirements of the organisation. Such other duties will be commensurate with your skills, knowledge, and experience.
Knowledge and Experience:
Essential:
Educated to Higher level English and/or Maths or equivalent
Possess a teaching qualification (TQFE, PGDE or similar)
Appropriate experience of teaching classes across a wide age range and abilities.
Has current knowledge of the national curriculum developments and can demonstrate this successfully through classroom practice.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Excellent verbal and written skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office 365.
Desirable
Higher level English and/or Maths related qualification.
Higher level education related qualification.
Level 5 or equivalent ICT or related qualification
Experience of delivering English and/or maths in an apprenticeship setting.
Special Conditions/Other Requirements:
Able to work non-standard hours as required
Able to travel and make occasional overnight stops
Full Driving Licence
Enhanced DBS check
Benefits:
33 days holiday per year (Including bank holidays)
Flexible benefits including childcare vouchers, cycle to work and insurance
Pension scheme
Employee discounts
Long service awards
CITB recognition scheme
Employee assistance programme
CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups Certificate (PVG) will be requested in the event of a successful application to this post.
During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.