Job Description

Job Title

: Vocational Learning Coach - ACL

Location:

Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department:

Adult Community Learning

Reporting to:

Curriculum Team Leader

Salary:

23,555.00 - 24,631.18 per annum

Annual Leave

: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours:

37 hours per week

Basis:

Full time, Permanent

Pension:

Local Government Pension

Join us

Are you passionate about supporting adult learners and making a real difference in your community? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic

Vocational Learning Coach

to join our Adult and Community Learning team.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Vocational Learning Coach, you will:


Be the Specialist Additional Learning Support advisor within the ACL department. Work closely with the Curriculum area and have an input into planning and preparing for lessons. Ensure learning support is provided in all classes within the Curriculum area as managed by the Vocational Instructor. Prioritise the High Needs of adult learners when required. Attend regular Additional Learning Support Good Practice Forums, Vocational Learning Coach, and 'At Risk' meetings, regularly reporting Curriculum developments to the SEN Team. Link with the SEN team to ensure that the attention, retention, and achievement of the students with Additional Support Needs are monitored especially the High Needs/ SEN students.

What We're Looking For:

We seek candidates who hold:


An appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent, in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale. Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent). Youth Work or Safeguarding qualification (Desirable) A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role. Risk Assessment Qualification - Desirable. First Aid Qualification - Desirable.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:


Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role) Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive Salaries Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Excellent Training and Development Opportunities Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff. On-site staff parking available Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

+ 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
+ Occupational Health
+ Free Flu jabs
+ Free Gym Membership for all staff
+ Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.





For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Chloe Downes, Curriculum Team Lead in Adult Community Learning, on C.Downes@mbro.ac.uk





Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.





All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.





Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.





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