Team Leader – Supported Learning

Following the introduction of a new supported learning provision at South Thames college we have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader where you will take responsibility for the teaching, learning and development of programmes designed to meet the individual needs of learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.

As a Team Leader you will teach on, coordinate and develop the curriculum on a range of Entry 1-3 level programmes, with a specific focus on the promotion of independence and the enhancement of employability skills for students with learning difficulties. Taking responsibilities for the quality control and monitoring of programmes, including English and Maths provision, you will coordinate and lead the delivery team whilst ensuring there is a high quality of student support and learning, as well as an effective and efficient use of resources allocated to the programmes.

We are looking for someone who has a degree or relevant professional qualification, coupled with a recognised teaching qualification. With previous experience of teaching on a range of academic and vocational levels, embedding Maths, English and Employability skills, you will be able to motivate and guide individuals or teams towards agreed objectives and have vocational curriculum development experience within Further Education.

With an understanding of the current curriculum development within the Skills for Work and Life provision, and with a knowledge of a range of strategies which meet the individual learning needs of students, you will have excellent communication skills and be able to prioritise, meet deadlines and work flexibly.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application form is Thursday 4th July 2019

South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave, pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

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