Lecturer of Vocational & Foundation Learning (VFL) in Alton

HSDC is seeking a Lecturer/Teacher to deliver and enhance provision in the Vocational and Foundation Learning (VFL) department at our South Downs Campus. To ensure outstanding success and progression through the delivery of inspirational teaching, learning and assessment.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record of teaching learners with SEND and SEMH. Experience in delivering functional skills English or maths would be beneficial. A good knowledge of quality procedures, such as internal and external verification, is essential. The role will include teaching and tutoring plus other departmental duties such as enrolment, open evenings, parents' evenings, school liaison activities and some availability to cover staff sickness. This opportunity will suit someone with a passion for both the subject and for student success. The postholder must be self-motivated and innovative, with the ability to inspire our students.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Planning effectively and delivering high quality teaching, learning, assessment and support, leading to excellent attendance, retention and achievement.
• To deliver formal scheduled teaching duties, tutorials (as appropriate) and student assessment.
• To record, share and regularly monitor student progress using College information systems.
• To prepare learning plans schemes of work, keep relevant records and undertake all administration relevant to teaching duties.
• To attend parents’ evenings, marketing and promotional events.

Requirements

You will need:

• Level 5 or equivalent Teaching Qualification such as Certificate in Education or PGCE or willingness to work towards this.
• High level of specialist knowledge of the subject area
• At least 2 years’ experience in teaching the subject area to full-time or part-time students (Desirable).
• Degree in relevant subject (Desirable)

Benefits

In return, you will receive:

We offer a wide range of benefits to help make HSDC a great place to work! Some of these include:

We will invest in you! As an organisation that puts education at the forefront of everything we do, it’s only right that we take the same approach for our employees.

There are a wide range of training and continued development opportunities available to staff. These include in-house sessions on coaching and mentoring, the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars, staff development days, as well as funding available towards relevant qualifications. HSDC also offers opportunities for funded research and cross-college projects, with some research bids involving international travel to speak at conferences.

To ensure excellence at HSDC, all teaching staff are required to obtain a Level 5 or equivalent Teaching Qualification such as Certificate in Education or PGCE, and you will be supported to achieve this.

For those who are new to teaching, you will be welcome to join our level 3 Award in Education & Training. This is a 10-week introduction to teaching course which will be fully funded by HSDC to support you to develop inclusive teaching and learning.

For more experienced teachers, or those who have completed the Award, you will be welcome to join our Certificate in Education or PGCE course through our partnership with Portsmouth University. You will receive a financial contribution and a reduction in teaching time to support you in becoming a fully qualified teacher!

Generous pension scheme. We offer both the Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers Pension Scheme.

Generous annual leave entitlement

A whole range of discounts. All employees are eligible to purchase an NUS TOTUM card which gives you access to hundreds of discounts with retailers.

Giving back. Giving back to the community is an important part of working at HSDC. All staff are given the chance to give back to causes close to their heart. There are opportunities for volunteering and regular fundraising activities for both local and national charities.

Staff are also able to contribute to a charity through the Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme.

To find out more about what we can offer you, please visit our website.

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