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School of ESOL, Foundation and Supported Learning Hourly Paid Teacher – ESOL - Ref: HP Job Description Location: Primarily Booth Lane however may also be required to work at other sites School: ESOL, Foundation and Supported Learning Scale of Post: Teacher Band A Subject Specialism/Expertise: ESOL Subject Specialist Reporting Relationships Responsible to: Curriculum Manager Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to plan and teach on agreed programmes and to contribute to their continued development. Expectations of the Post Holder: The post holder will undertake assigned responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and within regulatory and legislative requirements; achieve individual and faculty targets within the College’s annual planning and staff performance review processes and budgetary constraints and: a. Actively promote equality and diversity, recognising and actively challenging stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, ensuring that these principles permeate all teacher practices. b. Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of this post, in keeping with the College’s existing and developing quality assurance systems. c. Be committed to professional self-development, through participation in the College continuing professional development programme which includes industry based work shadowing, attending seminars, College staff development days and training events appropriate to the job role. d. Comply with and promote College Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended Health and Safety training as and when necessary. e. Support cross college events such as Open Evenings and Enrolment sessions when required. f. Adhere to all College procedures. g. At all times seek to serve the best interests of the College. h. To provide cover for teaching and or related activities.
Duties and Responsibilities Teaching
- To undertake a teaching commitment as defined by the College, on average 855 hours per year during the academic year, either on or off site.
- To teach using different methods so that all learners progress.
- To plan learning programmes for groups of students, and to guide them through the learning process (target setting, action planning, review, progression).
- To deliver learning, plan and undertake assessment on an agreed range of programmes, using an appropriate range of learning methods and activities, including new technologies. In this role to prepare appropriate essential documents including: a. assessment plans b. schemes of work c. lesson plans d. teaching & learning materials e. individual learning plans f. assignments
- To mark student work in a timely fashion and provide good feedback to drive improvement, to include spelling, grammar, punctuation and to embed English and Maths to all lessons.
- To act as a personal tutor and deliver tutorials.
- To promote high attendance to College targets & follow up non-attenders as directed by the Area Head or Curriculum Manager.
- To maintain accurate records of students’ retention, achievement and attendance using e-registers, and provide reports on student progress as required, using electronic ILPs. To mark registers by the close of day.
- To participate in team meetings and contribute to planning, development and review activities, including course review, self-assessment and other College QI procedures.
- To undertake data checks as directed by Managers.
- To provide outstanding learning experience to students, maximising and showcasing of the use of ILT.
- To act as Course/Subject Leader if required.
- To promote Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding in teaching and learning.
- To promote British values and PREVENT.
- To participate in formal and informal lesson observation and appraisal.
Marketing
- To take part in marketing activities as appropriate. Curriculum Development
- To contribute to curriculum development as appropriate. This includes identification of course requirements, planning, development and evaluation of courses and course material. Administration
- To undertake necessary organisational / administrative work.
- To ensure student registers are accurate and that withdrawals are notified promptly as per College Policy for all classes taught / tutored. College Management Information System
- To ensure that accurate, complete and up-to-date data is held on the corporate and local databases and other information storage and retrieval systems.
- To ensure class lists are correct. Research and Consultancy
- Where appropriate, undertake individual or collaborative research and consultancy work in consultation with the management of the Faculty. Provision of External Training for Students
- Ensure relevant trips or work experience placements are organised for students where these are appropriate to the courses. The above list is neither exhaustive nor exclusive, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties within his / her capability and experience.
Other Information Equal Opportunities The College is committed to the principle of equality of opportunity and requires that the post-holder adheres to the College’s Equality & Dignity at Work Policies. The aim is to ensure that no colleagues, learners, potential employees, governors, visitors or others are harassed, or receive less favourable treatment on the grounds sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Training and Appraisal Opportunities for training are available to all members of staff, and you may be required to attend, from time to time, training courses concerning your employment. The College also operates an Appraisal System, and all members of staff are expected to take part in the process. Health and Safety Under the Health & Safety etc. at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be affected by their acts at work. This includes co-operating with management in complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards. Safeguarding The College is committed to the safeguarding of all its students, staff and visitors and provides a safe physical environment. The College ensures safeguarding legislation and guidance are adhered to and considered when developing and revising policies and procedures. The College has policies and procedures in place to deal effectively with child protection and safeguarding issues as well as recording and monitoring processes. The College has a legal duty to ensure measures are in place to safeguard students from radicalisation and extremism and as such actively encourages the promotion of British values. It is a condition of employment that all staff are trained to an appropriate level to meet their safeguarding responsibilities and to promote values of openness, tolerance and facilitating free debate Data Protection Computer information should only be accessed if this has been authorised and is necessary as part of the post holder’s work. Unauthorised action being taken, in accordance with the College’s disciplinary procedure, may lead to dismissal. The post holder’s attention is also drawn to the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Computer Misuse Act 1990.
Attributes (^) Demonstrable commitment to the values of the college [Passionate, Inclusive, Innovative & Optimistic], including its commitment to promoting equality and diversity in employment
Northampton College Department of ESOL, Foundation and Supported Learning Hourly Paid Teacher – ESOL HP Conditions of Service Contract: Hourly Paid How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online via the Northampton College Website: http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/jobs/ Closing Date: 7 February 2020 or for further information and/or an informal chat please email [email protected] or [email protected] Interview Date: 3 March 2020 Hours of Employment: Variable Salary: In the range of £19.58-£ 2 3.08 per hour (equivalent to £20,064-£23,652 pa for a full time worker) dependent on skills and experience. Salaries are paid monthly on the last working day of the month. You will be required to have an account with a bank or building society, which can accept a direct credit transfer. Please note Hourly Paid positions are worked on an as needed basis and you will only be paid for the hours that you work. Teaching Qualification: If candidates do not currently hold a teaching or assessors qualification, they must undertake relevant training as a condition of appointment. Probationary Period: 6 months. Location: Staff are required to work on any site as required. Smoking: A No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the College. Termination: 1 month’s written notice Medical Report: Upon appointment, you will be required to complete a Medical Questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination. DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for all posts within the College before you start work. References: The appointment is subject to two references, which are satisfactory to us. Appointment subject to: The conditions of service as recommended by the Association of Colleges as adopted by the College’s Governing Body. Pension: A pension scheme is in operation through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. You will be automatically enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension unless you opt- out. Representation: The College recognises UNISON, UCU and AMIE as the appropriate Trade Unions for raising matters of staff concern. Car Allowances: A staff travel and subsistence policy is in operation at the College and staff travelling between sites and on College business can claim a mileage rate for using their car.
Teaching Pay Band and Points The full contractual obligations of teaching staff are set out in the Contract of Employment. These duties may include, but will not be limited to: Band A, points 1- 4 All forms of pedagogic work including classroom teaching, income earning courses, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, open and distance learning courses and learner placements. Associated organisational and administrative work, preparation and marking. Preparing and marking College devised examinations and other assessment procedures. Assessing and verifying duties, including formal internal verifying duties, as a member of a course team. Assessing learner work and providing constructive and developmental feedback. Maintaining all systems and records required to support the curriculum and learners. Assisting with work experience placements and, where necessary, visiting learners in the workplace. Contributing to marketing, publicity and public relations events. Participation in appropriate team and college meetings; course organisation including interviewing, advice and guidance, enrolment and induction, assessment and verification, examination entry and results, learner progress monitoring and reporting, destination monitoring, self-assessment. Contributing to the College’s quality procedures and participating in continuous professional development. Collaborating with others to improve own performance. Participating in formal lesson observation and staff appraisal. Liaising with appropriate personnel with regard to cross college developments in matters relating to own specialism. Undertaking the role of a personal tutor as required. New staff (with Band A level responsibilities) without a teaching qualification will start on a point between 1 and 3 and cannot progress until the teaching qualification is reached. Qualified staff delivering at this level of responsibility will start on point 4.
