Job Description

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the role is to be responsible for flexible and proactive delivery of an agreed teaching programme in Public Services and other related areas. In addition to teaching, to undertake a range of administrative and developmental duties that contributes to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

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+ To teach across a range of programmes from Level 1- Level 5 in Public Services and associated areas.


+ To develop further courses in Public Services and associated areas.


+ To take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.


+ To deliver high quality teaching and learning by:




- providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience;
- effectively managing and monitoring the learning process;
- proving regular assessment opportunities;
- providing timely and constructive feedback; and
- guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.


+ To support, and where appropriate, contextualise and/or 'signpost' Functional Skills in the curriculum.


+ To actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.


+ To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme (including necessary marking of work).


+ To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc. appropriate to the curriculum area.


+ To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely, constructive and helpful learner feedback.


+ To attend curriculum meetings and to contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g. maintenance of course files, completion of external quality processes and completion of course evaluations and of e-ILPs on ProMonitor).




+ To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults


+ To participate in the College's Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.


+ To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.


+ To actively participate in the College's Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.


+ To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.


+ To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.


+ To actively support College Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity policies.


+ To operate/conduct all HR tasks and functions within the principles of GDPR.
+ This is current at the date shown below, and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the post holder, it may be changed from time to time by the College to meet changing circumstances.
+ May 2025
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CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

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+ The appointment is subject to the Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. The work pattern of a Lecturer is not necessarily linked to the traditional academic year.
+ All successful applicants will undergo the following checks:
+ Enhanced DBS
+ 2 x References, one of which must be your current or most recent employer
+ Qualification validation check.

SALARY

The salary range for this post is from 25,599 to 39,725 per annum. Starting salary will be dependent upon experience and qualifications. Once you have successfully passed your probationary period, your salary will increase within the salary band on an annual incremental basis, until you reach the top of the salary scale. Increments are in August.

TEACHING QUALIFICATION

Applicants are required to hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to undertake and gain the Certificate in Education and Training within 2 years of their appointment. Successful applicants will be required to attend the course on-site as the College delivers the course in-house.

Please note

- whilst obtaining a teaching qualification is a contractual requirement, the College reviews its CPD budget on an annual basis regarding availability of funds and cannot therefore guarantee that newly appointed staff will receive either part or full funding for the course fees. However, student loan facilities are available.

MATHS AND ENGLISH

All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in both English and Maths. If you are not already in receipt of one or both of these qualifications, you will be expected to obtain it (them) during your employment at the College.

SAFEGUARDING

The 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.



All newly appointed staff will be required to undertake safeguarding training following their appointment.





Heart of Worcestershire College adheres to the Department of Education's guidance on 'Keeping children safe in Education'. As part of your induction, you will be required to read and understand part 1 of this document.

ONLINE CHECKS

Candidates shortlisted for interview and then subsequently become successful in the recruitment process and prior to a formal offer of employment being made will be subject to online checks being carried out by a neutral party not directly involved in the recruitment process. Consent for these checks was requested at application stage.

VALIDATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

The College will undertake qualification validation by writing to the appropriate educational institute. Only those qualifications which are essential for the post will be followed up.

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HOURS OF WORK

The hours of work will be based on 37hours per week, of this 25 hour per week will be delivery. Actual hours of work to be agreed with the manager.

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ANNUAL LEAVE

The post carries 37 annual leave days with an additional eight public bank holidays plus a further five concessionary days as 'leave to be taken at the Principal's discretion'. Annual leave will be pro rata if part time.


Please note that only in exceptional circumstances, with your Directors permission, will staff be able to take more than 3 consecutive weeks of leave in any leave year.

PENSION SCHEME

The College operates an occupational pension scheme, namely the 'Teachers Pensions'.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

All newly appointed staff have to serve a 9-month probationary period. During the probationary period you will have to complete the Corporate staff induction, a Teaching and Learning Induction session if you deliver learning and additional mandatory courses on: Equality & Diversity session, Keeping Children safe in Education, Safeguarding Training session, Prevent, GDPR, Cyber Security and Health & Safety training session. Failure to complete these will prevent you from successfully completing your probation.

FIRST AID & FIRE MARSHALL

As defined in the person specification of the job description, those staff with these responsibilities are required to undertake first aid and or fire marshal duties across the College, when called upon to do so. Staff must ensure they are up to date with the relevant training.

REFERENCES

All candidates have to have 2 satisfactory references.

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LOCATION

The successful applicant will be based cross campus but may be required to work at other locations from time to time.

RECRUITMENT OF EX-OFFENDERS

The College is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.



As an organisation we use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to assess the suitability of all prospective appointments. We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.



Applicant/employees are required to declare any unspent conditional cautions or convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 or any adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020'. The only exception to this requirement is that applicants/employees do not need to disclose any 'protected' cautions, or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.



Please read the 'Guidance Note to applicants on disclosing information about cautions and convictions in their application' document before you complete your application form.



Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us.This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of any offences.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING CHECK

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All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicants first salary payment from the College. The College adheres to the DBS Code of Practice and has policies covering the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders and the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information. Copies of these are available on request.

TRAINING

All successful applicants will be required to undertake all mandatory training and update sessions and any appropriate training and development as required, including Health and Safety.

NO SMOKING POLICY

HoW College is a Smoke Free environment from the effects of direct/indirect contact with smoking, including using the following:


+ Cigarettes
+ E-cigarettes
+ Vaporisers
+ Pipe smoking
+ Cigars
+ And all other associated smoking products.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Candidates with a disability should contact the HR Department before interview if they require any adjustments to be made for the interview and/or selection tests.

APPLICATIONS

A completed application form should be submitted.

Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute.

It would greatly assist the shortlisting panel if the information submitted on your application clearly identifies and demonstrates how your qualities match those listed under the essential requirements on the person specification.

Please remember that it is not sufficient to merely repeat what is in the specification - you must show how you meet each requirement. You must also provide details under 'previous employment' which must include all employment undertaken since leaving full time education.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 1 June 2025 via our website at www.howcollege.ac.uk

INTERVIEWS

The Interview date for this post is; TBC, short-listed candidates will be notified with the details for interview. In view of the high cost of postage, it is not our intention to notify unsuccessful applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful and accept our thanks for your interest in applying.

College reserves the right to withdraw a position before the closing date if the appointment has been arranged or no longer required.

DATA PROTECTION/GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)

Please be aware that HoW College complies with the current Data Protection Act. GDPR is a European wide update to the Data Protection Act, with more requirements and stronger enforcement. As such we expect all staff to fully comply with the requirements of these legislation. Failure to do so will lead to formal disciplinary action.



Members of staff will be provided with guidance in relation to GDPR to ensure that full compliance is achieved and maintained within the College.



Further information can be obtained by using the following link:


https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/



Updated April 2023
Person Specification ###

Requirements

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Attainment (e.g. Qualifications, Experience)

Essential:

+ An appropriate academic qualification and/ or professional qualification
+ A recognised teaching qualification (or one must be obtained within a specified period)
+ Level 2 in English and Maths

Desirable:

+ Degree and/or equivalent vocational qualification
+ Assessors/Verifiers Award or equivalent;
+ Qualifications and/or experience in sports, fitness or outdoor activities (i.e. Sports Leaders Award, Mountain Leader, BELA)
+ First Aid at Work qualification;####

General Skills

Essential:

+ Experience of working in the wider Sport and Public Services or allied industries
+ Experience of teaching, coaching or delivery

Desirable:

+ Recent relevant experience in a FE/HE environment
+ Good administrative and organisational skills;
+ Good communication skills; verbal and written;
+ Be able to build relationships and work as part of a team####

Specific Special Skills

Essential:

+ Knowledge and understanding of current developments in the industry.

Desirable:

+ Understanding of Awarding body assessment procedures
+ Ability to teach and tutor a wide ability range within 14-19+ year old cohorts.
+ Proven IT Skills, use of ILT to deliver innovative learning.
+ Ability to develop new courses
+ Organisational Skills####

Disposition/Personal Qualities

Essential:

No Essential Disposition/Personal Qualities

Desirable:

+ Flexibility to support and attend mandatory offsite activities
+ Excellent time management (working to deadlines), self-motivated, self-disciplined.
+ Proven excellent teamwork skills####

General Points

Essential:

No Essential General Points

Desirable:

+ Valid driver's licence (incl. minibus or willingness to gain)
+ Ability to work on own initiative