Overview
The post holder will have teaching responsibility for groups of learners within a range of courses, for example, Functional Skills/GCSE/Award; with expected requirements for planning, delivery and assessment.
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent - On Site
Weeks: 39 Working Weeks, term time only, (48 weeks, including annual leave)
Salary: £27,734 - £39,364 per year (within a banded pay scale; level determined by job role requirements and criteria). The majority of posts at QAC will commence at Q1 (£27,734.40 - £32,106.24 p.a.), with opportunity for progression based on College requirements and individual development.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote the aims and ethos of the College both within the teaching and learning context and within the corporate life of the College.
- Contribute to the development of a curriculum which is appropriate to learner needs and conforms to the requirements of examination boards and funding agencies.
- Manage the curriculum through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant agencies and management of resources and awarding body requirements.
- Deliver, plan and assess the curriculum in an innovative, responsible and flexible manner using a highly individualised approach in collaboration with the Curriculum Area Manager.
- Plan, assess and record the individual achievements of each learner against agreed plans and targets.
- Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, and other assessments.
- Evaluate the quality and success of the curriculum and implement curriculum quality improvement plans.
- Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners.
- Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities.
- Become familiar with the technological support available to students with visual impairment and other learning difficulties.
- Engage in any individual or collaborative research and consultative work agreed by senior management as relevant to the area of work.
- Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.
- Perform such other duties as are commensurate with the status and nature of the post.
Posts at Q2/3 will also undertake the Core Responsibilities above, with additional wider responsibilities in respect of Departmental Curriculum Area Contribution (Q2) or Whole College Improvement (Q3).
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree qualification at grade 2.2 minimum
- To hold a minimum Level 4 in a teaching qualification
- To hold literacy and numeracy qualifications Level 2 minimum
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet packages
- Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Manage workload confidently and adhere to deadlines
- Experience in planning, delivery, tracking, review and evaluation of teaching and learning of entry level up to level 2 programmes
- Experience of SEN learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and the associated curriculum, approaches and strategies
- Experience of small steps, individualised approaches to curriculum and differentiation of materials and concepts and the tracking & review of achievements
- Experience of learners who have difficulties with emotional regulation
- Positive approach to managing the behaviour of learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties
- Flexibility to contribute to a wide range of learning situations and integrate ICT into work
- Ability to contribute effectively within a teamwork environment
- Aware of a wide range of learning environments and different training and learning strategies
Why work at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham
Join our team at Queen Alexandra College.
Benefits
- On-site car parking
- Use of fitness centre (subject to opening hours)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline
- Access to Education Support for Teachers and Education Staff
- Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing activities
- Health and wellbeing benefits package including healthcare plans
- Annual flu vaccination/voucher
- Other benefit/discount schemes for staff
- Dell Advantage programme with savings
- Health services such as occupational health/counselling
- Free Tea/Coffee and staff room facilities; dining room with free meals for those supporting students
- Flexible working arrangements where available
- Support for training/CPD
Safeguarding
Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults; an enhanced DBS check and two employment references are required for successful applicants. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all staff and volunteers are required to act to safeguard the health and wellbeing of students/clients.
