Teacher in Charge of Skills for Life

To develop and support the highest standards of teaching and learning on the Skills for Life curriculum and promote realistic aspirations for career / life opportunities for all students.

Main duties and responsibilities:

·      Plan and deliver appropriate schemes of work and lesson plans for Functional Mathematics and Skills for Life programmes to meet the needs of the individual learner and the accreditation bodies.

·      Contribute to and support the RNC work based enterprises which involve the Foundation / Study Programme students. 

·      Assess all learners on entry to ensure appropriate resources and support are in place, and plan personalised learning for each timetabled student.

·      Record and report on learner progress and achievement in line with the college recording and reviewing cycle, including setting SMART and personalised goals, objectives and targets.

·      Set standards and monitor learner attendance, punctuality and retention and record this information including reporting any trends in issues to the Teacher in Charge.

·      To support developments in all aspects of the RNC curriculum offer and particularly for the Foundation / Study Programme. This will include the development of an accessible VLE (Moodle). 

·      Communicate effectively with colleagues across college to ensure best practice for communication of relevant learner information.

·      Embed Literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Key Skills in all lessons as appropriate and evidence related aspects of Equality and Diversity to all curriculum areas as appropriate.

·      Take responsibility for self, learners and visitors in all aspects of Health & Safety and work in accordance with college policies and procedures to comply with regulations.

·      Contributes to all aspect of the RNC Quality Cycle and external bodies and strive to continuously improve standards of teaching and learning.

·      Adhere to allocated budgets and constraints as laid down by the Teacher in Charge and Directors of Learning and Curriculum.

·      Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development activities and staff development activities, including vocationally relevant training.

·      Contribute to an environment where all staff, visitors and learners conduct themselves in an acceptable way. To set an example of directly challenging any unacceptable behaviour on campus.

·      Contribute to the enrichment and leisure programme which may require some evening and weekend working.

Job title:                Teacher of Skills for Life (responsible for the teaching of Functional Mathematics)                                                   

Reporting to:        Teacher in Charge of Skills for Life         

Hours:                   Part-time (0.8) contract                                

Salary:                   Full time salary £25,395 - £30,187 per annum

                              Pro rata: £20,316 – £24,150: 0.8 contract 

Closing date:        Monday 11 July 2022 at 5 pm

RNC is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Note: This job description covers the main, current duties and responsibilities of the job; however, it is subject to review and amendment in the light of developing or changing organisational needs. Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the Job Holder.