Apprentice Lecturer - Social Care in Hartlepool

Hartlepool College of Further Education is an exceptional college and we can trace our history back to 1849 – over 177 years. In this time the College has built up a reputation as one of the country’s leading providers of vocational and technical education and this has afforded us the opportunity to deliver our mission – Excellence in further and higher education to transform students’ lives. Staff are aware of the College’s history and that is incumbent on us, as the current custodians of the College, to do all we can to ensure the foundations are laid for the next 177 years – and beyond.

At Hartlepool College our staff are our biggest asset, we have an amazing culture which we are incredibly proud of. We understand the importance of a healthy work life balance and offer a range of flexible working options to suit all as well as generous holiday schemes or term time working.

Post Title: Apprentice Lecturer – Social Care

Reporting To: Head of School – Health, Care and Education

Salary: Up to £27,839.42 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, Fixed Term 18 Months

Holidays: 47 days + bank holidays

The Specific Nature of the Role

Are you an experienced social care professional looking to share your knowledge and inspire the next generation of the workforce?

Hartlepool College of Further Education is seeking an experienced practitioner from adult social care, children’s services, community care, supported living, residential care, or related services to join our Health, Care and Education team. No teaching qualification is required. We will fully support the successful candidate to complete the nationally recognised Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship while gaining valuable classroom experience. This opportunity is particularly suitable for experienced Social Workers, Registered or Deputy Care Managers, Senior Practitioners, Care Coordinators, Team Leaders, Family Support Practitioners, Children's Residential Practitioners, and other experienced social care professionals looking to move into education.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful applicant will be required to:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across Social Care Programmes, using a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods to engage learners, monitor progress and promote achievement.
• Create inclusive learning environments that promote high achievement and positive behaviour.
• Develop learner knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned with curriculum requirements and industry expectations.
• Provide effective learner support, feedback and guidance, helping students develop their academic, practical and employability skills.
• Maintain accurate records of learner attendance, progress, assessment and achievement in line with college requirements and implement intervention strategies where required.
• Contribute to internal verification and quality assurance processes.
• Act as a personal tutor for a designated group of learners.
• Support student wellbeing, personal development and employability and liaise with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate.
• Build effective relationships with Social care and community sector employers and support work placements, industry placements and enrichment activities.
• Participate in professional development activities, including teaching qualifications, staff training and mentoring programmes.
• Attend and contribute to team/school meetings as required
• Contribute to school and college student recruitment activities such as Open Days.
• Embrace the College’s RESPECT and HARTS values.
• Comply with college policies and procedures and adhere to health and safety requirements.
• To perform such duties consistent with the position as may be required by the Principal from time to time.

"Explain what you believe are the most important knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in social care, and how your professional experience would help you develop these in learners"

Please note any candidates who do not complete all sections and do not attach a supporting statement will be instantly rejected.

Hartlepool College of Further Education promotes and embeds a culture of safeguarding and student welfare at all times.

All appointments are subject to thorough pre-employment checks including references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Honesty, transparency, and full disclosure are expected of all prospective and current employees. As part of the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020 some spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance.

Benefits

• Fully funded teacher training opportunity