Foundation Learning Lecturer
Recruiter
West London College
Salary
£36,501 - £44,072 (Term-time only)
Applications close
17 May 2024
Hours
Full-time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Hammersmith
Job description
About the role:
To teach within Foundation Learning, on the Study Programmes and/or Supported Employment programme. The post holder will strive to improve lives through education, training, skills and development, fostering social and economic success, in line with the College’s overall mission.
We aim to recruit the best staff possible and to deliver first-class teaching to our learners. If you are driven, enthusiastic and committed to ensuring an outstanding experience for the learners we serve, we would love to hear from you.
The appointed candidate will ensure our Special Education Needs and Disability learners are supported throughout their entire study cycle with West London College. The wellbeing and safeguarding of our learners are essential, and as a Foundation Learning Lecturer, the role involves providing education, training and skills development within a safe environment.
The ideal candidate will be an accomplished lecturer with experience in teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and monitoring each learner’s progress using Google Classroom by setting targets and creating progression plans tailored to individual aspirations and skills. They will have experience managing and creating professional relationships with the learner’s parents/carers, external agencies, the Heads of Departments and Deputy Heads. Experience in managing multiple projects, accurate record keeping, handling sensitive information and upholding confidentiality are also essential.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
To take an active role in the teaching of Study Programmes/Supported Employment students and to ensure effective delivery and development of the Study Programmes/Supported Employment programme.
To improve lives through education, training, skills and development and fostering social and economic success in line with the College’s overall mission.
Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of learners.
Make accurate and productive use of assessment to assess students’ progress and support needs.
Give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons. Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students have acquired as appropriate.
Fully utilise technologies such as Google Classroom for student learning and college information systems to record and track student progress and achievement.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults that s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with.
To take an active part in the recruitment, interviewing, selection and mentoring of students including marketing, selection, communications and coordination with partners and the college.
Deliver employability and disability awareness teaching, training and workshops as required to support college CPD and external events.
Develop IEP and transition goals for new students and create progression plans based on individual aspirations and skills.
Coordinate and chair student reviews including annual Education, Health and Care plans using a ‘person centred’ approach.
Work with the college and partners to contribute to internal and external marketing to represent the college and support employment opportunities for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Train students in the interview process for employment sites and competitive positions.
To complete administrative tasks and keep accurate and complete records of attendance of students, schemes of learning and course outlines, marking schemes and in-course assessments and to make these available as required.
To be an active team member attending all team meetings and external meetings as required.
To take an active part in curriculum development for specific courses and, where appropriate, across the department.
To participate in and contribute to course evaluation and review.
To take a full part in the general life of the college including attending relevant meetings and participating in the work of cross college committees.
To participate in appropriate staff development activities.
To actively promote the policies of the college with regard to equal opportunities with particular reference to race, gender, class, sexual orientation and disability.
To actively promote and market the college in a positive way especially in the local community.
To develop, in conjunction with the Head of Department, planning and materials for new courses.
In conjunction with the Head of Department and Deputy Head, to ensure an effective learning environment.
To ensure effective delivery of relevant coursework.
To ensure quality systems are monitored in coordination with the Head of Department.
To teach in the Department’s Inclusive/Foundation Learning courses. Duties to include:
being an inspiring, well-prepared teacher
being a responsible tutor
maintaining effective tutorial, student monitoring and follow up systems.
liaising with the appropriate awarding bodies or curriculum leaders to ensur that the criteria for course approval are being met and implemented.
carrying out effective evaluation of courses.
carry out all risk assessments including Personal Safety Assessments relevant to practical activities in line with Health and Safety procedures.
About us:
At West London College, we are committed to championing innovation and creativity, and we invite you to join us on this journey. We welcome applicants who can share our values of Ambition, Innovation, Accountability and Inclusion. We have three College sites across West London at Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall. By bringing your skills to the College, you will have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference to these students’ education and future. As a diverse College in the UK, we offer an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment with a wide variety of employment opportunities and a culture focused on Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement.
What we offer:
Our team are important to us and we offer a wide range of benefits to recognise the hard work put into supporting our learners.
As a member of the Support Team, you will receive:
40 days annual leave
Eye care vouchers
Cycle to Work scheme
Season ticket loan
Computer loan
Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
Continued Professional Development
Access to the Colleges Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Discount at the Colleges' on-site hair and beauty salon
Important Information:
The safety and welfare of our learners and staff are extremely important to us and this is why we pride ourselves on our safeguarding procedures. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note, that it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children.
We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
To apply, please complete an application form before the closing date specified, as CVs will not be accepted. Please ensure you also include a supporting statement as part of your application. We may close the application deadline earlier than expected, so please ensure you submit your applications as soon as possible.