Borders College
Health and Social Care, Early Education, Supported Programmes and Sport
Full-time
Job Title Supply Classroom Assistant Post Holder Accountable To Delivery Team Manager – Health and Social Care, Early Education, Supported Programmes and Sport Responsible For Department Health and Social Care, Early Education, Supported Programmes and Sport Overall Purpose of Job To assist lecturers working with groups of students. Main Duties and Responsibilities • To engage in communication with lecturers to discuss classroom activity • To assist in preparation and planning for group activities. • To work alongside students encouraging them in task completion. • To observe group dynamics and intervene appropriately. • To attend to personal needs including administration of medication as appropriate. • To assist in the preparation of progress and other reports. • To attend monthly team meetings and training events. • Attendance at internal and external meetings as required To undertake Personal and Professional Development: • Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College • Develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post • Develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant professional development To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours: • Promote and comply with legislation including Health and Safety, Equalities and Inclusion, General Data Protection Regulation, Prevent and Safeguarding • Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours • Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students You may also be required to: • To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and resourcing as required • Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and requirement of the College. Signed …………………………………………………… Date ……………………… (Staff Member) Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ……………………… (Line Manager) JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS SCQF Level 7 or equivalent work experience KNOWLEDGE Able to follow guidance and work co-operatively Ability to form motivating relationships with learners Good communication skills with groups and individuals Good IT skills (word processing, use of internet, e-mail) EXPERIENCE Previous experience as a Classroom Assistant Experience of working within education Experience of working with Children and young people INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Flexible and adaptable Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College Approachable, calm and friendly manner OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES Ability to work effectively within a team Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS Commitment to continuous professional development Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your learning to show that you are actively committed to the development of your career WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team members Essential or Desirable Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Desirable Desirable Desirable Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential
Job Title Estates Manager Post Holder Accountable To Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services Responsible For Managing all facilities and estates services for the College, ensuring that all facilities services are delivered effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of all stakeholder groups. Department Facilities Overall Purpose of Job Operational Management of the College’s Facilities Department. Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of facilities and estates services to the College. Support to Senior Managers on issues relating to facilities and estates management. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Strategic Management and Planning a. Manage the Facilities Department and support the Vice Principal Finance and Corporate Services. b. Prepare operational plans for the Facilities Department. c. Management of delegated departmental budgets. d. Support the development of an appropriate College Estates Strategy. e. Develop, Tender, Project Manage and implement estates related projects across BC. 2. Facilities Management a. To source and/or provide professional advice on all matters relating to College Facilities and estates. Facilities currently includes, but is not limited to: - • Planned and reactive repairs and maintenance to all buildings, plant, equipment and Grounds. • Statutory inspections • Security, including all alarm systems. • Fleet management • Cleaning services • Car park management • Contracted Catering services • Project Planning and Project management • Sustainability • Asset management and condition surveying 1 7/1/26 • Helpdesk Management • Utilities Monitoring and Management • Manage waste water heating system Contract Provide facilities services to commercial lets. b. Ensure appropriate systems and agreements are in place to meet the operational requirements of the College. c. Ensure all grounds and buildings are well maintained. d. Manage Facilities Budget to ensure control of expenditure in areas of Repairs and maintenance, staffing, utilities and operational requirements. e. Manage the Helpdesk facility at the College, ensuring the distribution of jobs across the Facilities Team and that all planned maintenance and other activities are programmed appropriately. f. Ensure all planned maintenance is completed as per PPM schedule. g. Issue Permits to Work h. Manage all Soft services contracts including washroom services. i. Maintain the mechanism for service review to ensure quality standards are maintained and enhanced. j. Systems administrator for all facilities modules within the college computer systems and Scottish Funding Councils estate management system. k. Undertake investigations and ad-hoc exercises on facilities and estates, liaising with other College managers as necessary. l. Ensure appropriate legal agreements are in place for all the College’s rented properties. m. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that external contractors comply with all appropriate College and external policies and procedures. n. Participate in project appraisals, providing draft specifications and cost estimates. o. Act as project manager for facilities-related projects, ensuring value for money is achieved. p. Implement and manage appropriate working patterns for the Facilities Team to ensure that operational objectives are met. q. Manage any outsourced services in line with agreed terms and conditions.(including outsourced catering services) 3. Leadership, development and improvement of organisational efficiency a. Ensure compliance with College policies, procedures and the implementation of decisions of the College. b. Develop and implement facilities procedures for the College. c. Hold direct line management responsibility for Janitorial and Cleaning Team, including wider overall management role for the FM team and identifying appropriate training and development needs for the team and leading on developmental activities as appropriate. d. Provide training and support for all College staff in the implementation of College facilities policies and procedures. 2 7/1/26 e. Manage the day-to-day operations of the College facilities department, ensuring appropriate working schedules/patterns are developed and implemented. f. Represent the College at appropriate external networking events, making recommendations on the outcomes to College management, as appropriate. g. Assess the potential impact of external developments, making recommendations to the College Senior Leadership Team. h. Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed by the Principal or designated deputy. i. Support the Vice Principal – Finance and Corporate Services in securing and maintaining an appropriate portfolio of insurance covers. 4. Personal and Professional Development a. Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College. b. Develop and maintain quality standards appropriate to the post. c. Develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant professional development. d. Maintain current knowledge of appropriate legislative frameworks. e. Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours f. Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students. You may also be required to: • To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and resourcing as required • Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed • Attendance at internal and external meetings as required The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and requirement of the College. Signed …………………………………………………… Date ……………………… (Staff Member) Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ……………………… (Line Manager) 3 7/1/26 JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS SVQ Level 7 or equivalent experience in a construction, engineering or relevant discipline H&S IOSH managing Safely or equivalent KNOWLEDGE Detailed Understanding of general Building Management in a multi- disciplinary environment Understanding of local authority building and planning controls Understanding of legal responsibilities regarding safe working Understanding of all building trades EXPERIENCE Experiencing in operating building management systems (BMS) Experience in project management and planning Experience with contract management and budgetary management Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Excellent Communication skills Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES Effective prioritisation and organisational skills Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs Capacity to work under pressure Ability to work effectively within a team E-literate and competent in developing, administering and using PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate and disseminate information Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreed goals ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS Commitment to continuous professional development Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your learning to show that you are actively committed to the development of your career Essential or Desirable Essential Desirable Essential or Desirable Desirable Desirable Essential Desirable Essential or Desirable Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Desirable Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Desirable WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES Essential or Desirable The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team members Essential 4 7/1/26
Job Title Supply Lecturer – Supported Programmes Post Holder Accountable To Delivery Team Manager – Health and Social Care, Early Education, Sport and Supported Programmes Responsible For Providing learning, teaching and assessment in line with pre-agreed timetables Department SHS Overall Purpose of Job • To provide effective learning, teaching and assessment as agreed with the Head of Sector and Delivery Team Manager Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Formally structured teaching to the agreed target detailed on the timetable using a range of appropriate learning and teaching methods to support students with a learning difficulty/disability. 2. To develop, review, maintain and update learning and teaching materials including lesson plans, handouts, presentations and formative assessment. 3. Effective assessment of learning and teaching, student tutorials/projects, etc. 4. To maintain accurate records relating to student attendance and achievement. 5. To carry out assessments in line with awarding body standards and provide formal feedback to students. 6. To comply with all College Policies and Procedures. 7. To provide curricular guidance and first line discipline to students as required. 8. To maintain professional teaching standards and vocational qualifications. 9. To attend agreed professional/staff development and to participate in the Individual Staff Review process. 10. To participate in Sector and other College meetings as required. Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed by the Head of Sector. The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and requirement of the College. Signed …………………………………………………… Date ……………………… (Staff Member) Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ……………………… (Line Manager) PERSON SPECIFICATION POST: Supply Lecturer - Supported Programmes QUALIFICATIONS SCQF Level 9 or equivalent work experience TQFE or equivalent Assessor and Verifier awards KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment in relation to students with learning disabilities/ difficulties. EXPERIENCE Experience in teaching, learning and assessment of vocational subject areas. Experience of working in education with students who have a learning disability/difficulty. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & ABILITIES Excellent communication skills (oral and written) Effective presentation skills Ability to work effectively within a team Essential or Desirable E D D Essential or Desirable E Essential or Desirable D E Essential or Desirable E E D Essential or OTHER Desirable ABILITIES/QUALITIES E Good ICT Skills, particularly use of Word and PowerPoint Ability to work flexibly and respond to changes positively E Ability to support learners with differing needs within a classroom setting. E E Ability to manage learners’ behaviours within a classroom setting. E Good time management & organisational skills
Job Title Supply Additional Needs Assistant Post Holder Accountable To Delivery Team Manager – Health and Social Care, Childcare Supported Programmes and Sport Responsible For Department HSC Overall Purpose of Job To support and engage students in a range of tasks and activities and to assist Lecturers to work with groups of students. Main Duties and Responsibilities To ………………………………… • Undertake support for individual or group as requested by Assistant Principal, Curriculum Manager or Lecturer. • Assist in the implementation of plans, which have been devised by a lecturer and/or other agencies as required. • Monitor on an informal basis the progress of pupils in learning and behaviour. • Carry out assessment procedures under the direction of class lecturer. • Help students with personal care, which may include toileting, administering of medication and assistance with feeding. • Liaise with Portfolio staff, visiting staff, other agencies and homes as required. • Prepare brief reports and/or attend reviews for individual students as requested by Assistant principal, Delivery Team Manager or Course Tutor. • Attend meetings as requested by Assistant Principal/ Delivery Team Manager. • Take part in an annual review with Delivery Team Manager. • Attendance at internal and external meetings as required. To undertake Personal and Professional Development: • Adopt flexible working methods to meet the changing needs of the College • Develop and maintain high quality standards appropriate to the post • Develop and maintain professional standards and expertise by undertaking relevant professional development To demonstrate appropriate Competency and Behaviours: • Promote and comply with legislation including Health and Safety, Equalities and Inclusion, General Data Protection Regulation, Prevent and Safeguarding • Conduct yourself at all times in line with our college values and behaviours • Comply with College Policies and Procedures relating to Staff and Students You may also be required to: • To support the work of the College in terms of recruitment, marketing and resourcing as required • Undertake any other duties appropriate for the efficient and effective management of the College as directed The above mentioned duties and responsibilities represent the current situation and may change over time to reflect the changing needs and requirement of the College. Signed …………………………………………………… Date ……………………… (Staff Member) Signed ………………………………………………….. Date ……………………… (Line Manager) JOB & PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS SCQF Level 7 or equivalent work experience Experience in dealing with children and young people Relevant qualifications KNOWLEDGE Able to follow guidance and work co-operatively EXPERIENCE Previous experience as a Classroom Assistant INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Flexible and adaptable Ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals at all levels (internal and external) and to promote the College An approachable, calm and friendly manner OTHER ABILITIES/QUALITIES Effective prioritisation and organisational skills Able to plan ahead and anticipate support needs Capacity to work under pressure Ability to work effectively within a team E-literate and competent in developing, administering and using PC and associated networks and systems to acquire, manipulate and disseminate information Have a strong sense of purpose and the drive to achieve agreed goals Ability to maintain a tidy and organised workspace ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS Commitment to continuous professional development Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct A personal commitment to keeping your professional knowledge up to date and improving your capabilities. Formally recording your learning to show that you are actively committed to the development of your career WORK-RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES The ability to be flexible and provide support to other team members Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Desirable Essential or Desirable Essential Essential or Desirable Desirable Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential Essential Essential Essential or Desirable Essential