Job Description
Applications are invited from professionals with excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a real passion for teaching. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the team at WSC. They will be involved in the continual development and improvement of schemes of work and resources, and will be focussed on the learning, achievement, progression, and well-being of our students in Supported Learning, all of whom have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
We are looking to recruit an individual with a focus on success who will be able to demonstrate a commitment to outstanding teaching and learning practices. The individual will be expected work with our students in developing their independence and preparing them for the next stages in their lives. In return, they can expect to thrive and progress in our college environment through a comprehensive package of professional development.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work with young people who value excellent teaching, enjoy learning and want to work hard to succeed.
We also ask that you hold a QTLS/QTS qualification.
West Suffolk College is one of the country’s leading further education and apprenticeship providers. Our apprenticeship results have consistently remained above the national average. We offer many degrees, HNCs and HNDs at our focused and inclusive University Studies Centre. We have around 13,000 students including nearly 2,000 apprentices studying with us.
As a College, our Character Strengthsand Mission Statementunderpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.
This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.
This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@wsc.ac.uk
If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Closing Date: Friday 26th May 2023
Interviews: Will be held week commencing 5th June 2023
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The College is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website – www.wsc.ac.uk/privacy-and-terms
We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated, and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.
Eastern Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding our children and young people/vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21 per week
Salary: £25,584.00-£34,107.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bury St. Edmunds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/05/2023
Reference ID: ATR000057
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