Teacher - English (Part Time) (Ref: HC091)

Part time, 22.2 hours per week

WHAT WE DO 

Harrogate College is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support. Harrogate College deliver GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications to 16-18 learners, adults and apprentices. Achieving their English qualification can be life changing to students who wish to go on to further study, into employment or higher education. Our team is committed to developing student beliefs in their own ability, using restorative and supportive approaches. Learners are encouraged to have fun, to be kind and to believe in their own unique abilities and talents and to be proud of the progress they make. Those who work at Harrogate are always keen to share and celebrate the successes of their learners and do so between departments based at Harrogate and across the wider Luminate Education Group.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are looking for an English teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning along with the ability to motivate and inspire.The ideal candidate will be passionate about learners, ensuring that they are provided with an outstanding learning journey whilst at Harrogate College. The role will involve working across the college to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English to learners in all curriculum areas.

YOUR PROFILE 

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources for identified modules.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• Develop and employ effective assessment activities for identified modules.
• Assess student work, provide constructive and timely feedback to motivate and inspire the learner to improve and record learners’ progress for identified modules.
• Create SMART targets, record and monitor progress against them.
• Implement positive interventions where needed, for students undertaking identified modules.
• Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other evidence.
• Consider and employ the most effective delivery methods, included blended learning and technology enhanced learning.
• Carry out internal verification duties in line with quality assurance processes.
• Undertake review processes to develop and improve course(s).
• Implement strategies to ensure high levels of retention, achievement, success and attendance for identified cohorts.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with learners and provide support to ensure successful outcomes.
• Contribute to the marketing of courses, learner IAG and enrolment processes.
• Participate in student recruitment activities, including interviews and open evenings.
• Maintain and actively engage in quality and professional standards.
• Participate, as appropriate, in the College’s examination process.
• Ensure that effective Induction programmes are delivered for learners.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

For more information about the role please contact:

Deborah.Redman@harrogatecollege.ac.uk