Teacher in Health and Social Care

(Permanent Full Time, Fractional or Hourly Paid roles available)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year annualised hours. 855 annual teaching hours

Salary: In the range of £25,034 - £29,841 per annum¬. (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)

Primary Location: Northampton, Booth Lane Campus

About Northampton College

Northampton College is proud, as the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region, to have been ranked, in the 2018/2019 National Achievement Rates Tables (NART), as 7th out of more than 200 colleges for 16 to 18-year old education and training.  As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as ‘good’ with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.

The Team

The Health and Social Care team pride themselves on delivering outstanding lessons, providing the best learning environment for students to achieve. This growing team consists of experienced teachers from a variety of backgrounds within the sector. Their professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment have played a key role in the college’s success, enabling students to achieve and progress into the work place or HE. Supportive and passionate, this team is dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for students, working together to deliver excellent results. Our friendly and supportive team will welcome a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn.

The Role

This demanding role will need a professional, positive and flexible approach. Teaching across levels from entry level to level 3 and across two sites, this role is both stimulating and challenging. Undertaking both individual tasks and collaborating with others, this teaching role requires organisation and enthusiasm. Attention to detail, excellent time management, a friendly and approachable demeaner along with a sense of humour are essential.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate’s knowledge skills, experience and qualities will include:

• English and Maths at GCSE grade C or above, or equivalent level 2 qualifications.
• A relevant qualification at Level 4 or above/degree level or an equivalent qualification in Health and Social care.
• A recognised Level 4 teaching qualification or agreement to work towards one on appointment.
• Proven ability or can demonstrate aptitude to teach.
• Understanding of how to embed English and Maths.
• Strong IT skills and able to use ILT to support learning.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collectively within a team and with a range of colleagues across college.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of audiences both within and outside the college.
• High level of organisational and administrative skills.
• Understanding of the need for, and commitment to an excellent pastoral care system to support students in their academic activities.
• An understanding of the significance of equality of opportunity.
• An understanding of the importance and relevance of safeguarding within the educational environment.
• Relevant experience in schools or colleges or industry.
• Proven experience of implementing quality processes.
• Emotional resilience in dealing with challenging behaviours.
• Flexible ‘can do’ approach and willingness to work outside of normal office hours when required.
• Willingness and ability to travel between sites as part of the role.
• Demonstrable commitment to the values of the college
  [Passionate, Inclusive, Innovative & Optimistic], including its commitment to Promoting equality and diversity in employment.

Rewards and Benefits include

• 53 days per holiday year (1 September – 31 August), including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year (Entitlements are adjusted proportionately for part time roles)
• Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel
• Eligible to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to continued professional development
• Free car parking
• 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
• Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes
• Gym facilities
• Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)

If you would like to be part of a successful team, please apply via our online application form; http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk/working-for-us clearly outlining your experience, skills and qualifications.

Closing Date: Noon, Tuesday, 16th June 2020

Interview Date:  Tuesday, 30th June 2020

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