Teacher - Study Programme

JOB DESCRIPTIONTeacher - Study ProgrammeMain purpose of job: To teach young people aged 16-25 on the Swarthmore Study ProgrammeResponsible to: Study Programme ManagerHours: 28.8 hours per week (4 days)Salary: £29,352.96(starting salary) up to £31,000.32 per annum – pro rataConditions: Swarthmore conditions apply.The post holder will be expected to carry out her / his duties in the context of the Centre’s EqualOpportunities Policy and Health & Safety guidelines.Key Responsibilities:Teaching and LearningTo deliver learner centred learning programmes to meet the needs of the young people on theprogramme including accredited and non-accredited courses.To work as part of a team to deliver evaluate and develop inclusive blended learning opportunities.To ensure their teaching is current and relevant to student needs.To work as part of the team in the evaluation and dissemination of new learning resources and thesharing of innovative ways of working and great ideas.DevelopmentWork with the team and Manager to support the development of the programme to:Contribute to the curriculum planning process.Facilitate the introduction of new initiatives, ideas and practices within the programme.Take part in occasional outreach work or special events within the local community.Identify and implement effective methods for promoting the programmes.Participate in seeking funding opportunities and contribute to agreed funding applications.QualityTo be actively involved in the Quality Assurance cycle as required by awarding bodies and Swarthmoreand ensure that agreed processes are in place e.g. Initial Assessment, ILPs effective careers guidancesupport.To take part in the Observation of Teaching & Learning and/or peer-to-peer support process as part ofthe Quality Assurance process.To ensure that all administration and other routine tasks relating to the programme are carried out todeadlines as required by the centre and its accrediting and funding bodies.To participate in training for personal and team development as required.StaffingEnsure that TAs are appropriately supported, including negotiating training and development activities asrequired.OtherTo participate in professional training and development activities as agreed with the line manager andtake responsibility for their own personal development as a teacher.To liaise with other members of staff as appropriate.It is expected that hours worked will be worked at Swarthmore, or at an alternative location eg acommunity venue defined by Swarthmore, throughout the year.Some evening work or weekend work may be included.Qualifications and ExperienceEssentialDesirableDegreeXTeaching qualificationXAbility to teach any of English, Maths, History, Sociology, Psychology from Entry level upto GCSE or Level 2XWillingness to be part of team delivering range of topics including Employability, Traveltraining, Art, Craft, Drama, Cookery etcXExperience of SEN and AutismXJOB DESCRIPTIONTeacher - Study ProgrammeSkillsEssentialDesirableEnthusiasm and skills for teaching young people 16-25 with learning and/or behaviourdifficulties/disabilitiesXAbility to respond effectively to changing demands of an innovative learning environmentXAbility to plan and deliver a course that will:• meet the needs and abilities of individual learners whilst enabling them to take part ingroupactivities (if appropriate to the subject matter)• facilitate being able to monitor individual learner’s progress and any accreditationrequirements, as appropriate.XAbility to adapt tasks and activities to suit individuals.XTo enable learners to develop confidence and genuinely make their own decisions.XAbility to encourage learners to explore different activities and ways of learning in order torealise their full potentialXAbility to carry out Risk assessments and implement appropriate Health & Safetyprocedures.XAbility to evaluate the effectiveness of the course and implement changes as appropriate.XAbility to maintain a professional interest in new developments concerning teachingmethods and materials in the subject offered.XAbility to advise and recommend possible progression routes available to learners.XAbility to develop your own area of work and design materials which respond to newneeds and interestsXJOB DESCRIPTIONTeacher - Study ProgrammePersonal CharacteristicsEssentialDesirableSelf-motivated, forward thinker, who proactively seeks opportunities and proposessolutions.XAbility to engage and build positive relationships with hard to reach communities XA positive commitment to inclusivity XMotivational and supportive to others XUnderstanding and ability to develop and maintain a culture of ambition, respect andsupport XAble to adapt and respond to unexpected events XAble to maintain a realistic balance amongst multiple conflicting priorities XA commitment to personal and professional development XAbility to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team XDiplomatic and discrete with an understanding of confidentiality and the ability toexercise goodjudgement in a variety of situationsXUnderstanding of and commitment to the work and ethos of SwarthmoreXJOB DESCRIPTIONTeacher - Study Programme