Course Leader (Maths and English)
Barnsley College
Barnsley
- £33,179 - £38,452 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 August 2024
Job overview
Course Leader (Maths and English) – Barnsley College - Apprenticeships - £33,179 to £38,452 per annum
Due to internal progression, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and driven Course Leader for Maths and English to join the Apprenticeship Department at Barnsley College.
The department works with a wide range of employers to develop their Apprentices’ Maths and English skills to enable them to succeed and progress within their chosen occupation.
Do you have what it takes to be an exceptional Course Leader?
Benefits
First of all, what’s in it for you?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays!)
- Teachers Pension Scheme
- Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- College gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
Course Leader - Maths and English
Apprenticeships
Permanent vacancy - 37 hours per week
£33,179 to £38,452 per annum
We are looking for a learner centric Course Leader who is determined to ensure Apprentices achieve their full potential. You will line manage a small team of Trainers to ensure high standards of delivery and assessment, as well as supporting with teaching across the range of Functional Skills courses.
In this role, you will help to set up new methods and courses of curriculum delivery to contribute to the overall growth and development of the department. This will include working closely with external stakeholders, Apprenticeship Managers and Trainers to ensure that learners are receiving the correct support to achieve timely completion and are well prepared for their End Point Assessment. You will also liaise with employers to provide updates on learner progression and discuss areas of improvement. Ideally, we are looking for someone with the previous knowledge and experience of Functional Skills delivery and be motivated to inspire along with a passion to transform lives and make a difference.
If you feel you have the knowledge and skills to support our Apprentices towards positive outcomes, then please submit your application.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Wednesday 7th August 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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About Barnsley College
Barnsley College is rated outstanding by Ofsted. It has approximately 9,000 students and offers various programmes including vocational courses, A Levels, apprenticeships, technical courses (T Levels), part-time and Higher Education courses.
Barnsley College is an outstanding place to work; our vision is to Transform Lives, not just for our students but for our staff too, and we encourage them to dream big.
We employ approximately 800 people, making us one of the region’s largest employers.
To ensure we retain our excellent people we invest in our workforce, giving them access to training, development and career progression opportunities. We also reward and look after our staff with generous annual leave entitlements, wellbeing programmes, regular staff development and networking events, flexible working opportunities, and many discounts and offers, such as reduced gym membership.
Colleagues tell us that they like working at the College and this is reflected by our staff survey which consistently shows a high satisfaction rate.
The College offers the following benefits to its staff in addition to competitive salaries:
- Generous leave entitlement (Teaching Staff – 55 days, Support and Management Staff – 47 days)
- Access to Local Government or Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work (cycle purchase scheme)
- Excellent access to the College by public transport
- Northern Rail season ticket scheme
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Programme including on-site health checks, access to smoking cessation services and weight management group
- Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and parental leave and opportunities for job sharing and flexible working
- Training and Development including support for teaching staff to achieve a recognised teaching qualification, job related training and development for all staff to encourage career progression
- Reduced price gym membership for College staff at the Honeywell Sports Village facility
- Membership of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield (contributory) through Payroll
- Discounted hairdressing, beauty and complementary therapies available at Images salon
- Access to support and advice on a range of financial, wellbeing and individual matters (including IMASS portal and access to counselling services)
- Access to a benefits website offering discounts at a number of retailers
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
Wherever your expertise lies, if you’d like to work at a highly successful College in a supportive and nurturing environment, then you’re looking in the right place.
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