Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- To become a Plumbing Lecturer in our Construction department, we need someone who is committed, adaptable and passionate about sharing their skills and experience in Further Education.
- The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.
- We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.
- Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.
- This position is based on our cross campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- To teach across a range of programmes in Plumbing and associated areas.
- To develop further courses in Plumbing and associated areas.
- To take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
To deliver high quality teaching and learning by:
- Providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience.
- Effectively managing and monitoring the learning process.
- Proving regular assessment opportunities.
- Providing timely and constructive feedback.
- Guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.
- To support, and where appropriate, contextualise and/or ‘signpost’ Functional Skills in the curriculum.
- To actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
- To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
- To ensure effective co-ordination of curriculum in the study centres.
- To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc. appropriate to the curriculum area.
- To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
- To attend curriculum meetings and to contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g., maintenance of course files, timely updating of e-ILPs on ProMonitor).
- To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.
- Where appropriate, liaison with other departments (e.g., Exams and MIS).
- To ensure safe working practices across the programme area.
ABOUT US.
Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. Ofsted has given us a GOOD rating. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!
Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS.
A career with us entails much more than a pay check, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
- Regular Continuing Professional Development
- Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
- Generous holiday allowance
- Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
- Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
- Fantastic progression opportunities
- A mentor to support you in your new role
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
- Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
This College is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The costs of this check will be deducted from the applicant’s first salary payment from the College.