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Ansök senast: 2024-11-01
Lecturer in Religious Studies and Health, Social Care and Childcare
Publicerad 2024-09-02
Description
*We are happy to consider a job share for this role. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates that may only have experience in one of the areas required. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact Tom.Braddock@colegsirgar.ac.uk.
The Corporate Board is committed to appointing staff who will display initiative and enthusiasm, and further enhance the reputation of the College through a commitment to working as a member of a team and producing work of high quality. The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a proactive and innovative person.
The Curriculum Area of A-Levels and Access (ALA) delivers full time programmes in AS and A Levels, Diplomas in Access and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. There is also a range of part-time courses covering a wide range of disciplines and levels.
The majority of our AS/A2 students also study the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and the person appointed will join an established team in delivering on that programme and will be a Personal Tutor to an AS or A2 tutor group.
An important proportion of our students come from our partner schools and close links have been developed through a variety of activities. This enables the Year 11 pupils to make informed curricular choices and it eases the transition for them when they come to college. You will be expected to help develop and foster these links.
The aforementioned provision is part of the A Level and Access Curriculum Area and sits within the A Level and Lifelong Learning faculty operated from the Graig Campus.
The Corporate Board is committed to appointing staff who will display initiative and enthusiasm, and further enhance the reputation of the College through a commitment to working as a member of a team and producing work of high quality. The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a proactive and innovative person.
The Curriculum Area of A-Levels and Access (ALA) delivers full time programmes in AS and A Levels, Diplomas in Access and the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. There is also a range of part-time courses covering a wide range of disciplines and levels.
The majority of our AS/A2 students also study the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and the person appointed will join an established team in delivering on that programme and will be a Personal Tutor to an AS or A2 tutor group.
An important proportion of our students come from our partner schools and close links have been developed through a variety of activities. This enables the Year 11 pupils to make informed curricular choices and it eases the transition for them when they come to college. You will be expected to help develop and foster these links.
The aforementioned provision is part of the A Level and Access Curriculum Area and sits within the A Level and Lifelong Learning faculty operated from the Graig Campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach AS / A Level Religious Studies and Health, Social Care and Childcare to day and/or evening classes;
- Teach on Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales classes within the ALA curriculum area;
- To deliver the college wide PSHE Tutorial programme as well as ALA specific tutorials;
- Contribute to the development of commercial courses and projects;
- Contribute to all forms of pedagogic work including classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, residential, open and distance learning courses and learner work placements. This will normally entail associated organisational administrative work, preparation and assessment, internal verification, learner targets and tracking, learner support and appropriate welfare and academic counselling responsibilities.
- Contribute to the management of the curriculum within your programme area to include interviewing and guidance, induction, initial assessment, and meet targets on retention, attendance and successful completion.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Teaching qualification (If you are not in possession of a teaching qualification as at the date of
employment, you will be required to obtain a PGCE within 2 years of this
date) - GCSE Maths & English Grade C
- Good literacy and numeracy skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing
- Sound understanding of digital literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously with learners and colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
Desirable Criteria:
- Relevant teaching experience
- A good understanding of relevant issues in post 16 education
- A proven track record of high levels of learner attainment
- Awareness of key performance indicators
- Evidence of innovative teaching and learning activities
- Evidence of effective tracking and monitoring of learner performance
- Experience of actively participating in the pastoral care of young people
Welsh Language Requirements:
- Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking) - Level 0/1
- Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading) - Level 0/1
(See detailed language descriptions attached)
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
For a full job description, please click attached.
For any questions, or to arrange an informal conversation/meeting about this role, please contact Tom.braddock@colegsirgar.ac.uk.
Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
For a full job description, please click attached.
For any questions, or to arrange an informal conversation/meeting about this role, please contact Tom.braddock@colegsirgar.ac.uk.
Benefits
- You will receive 46 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 59 days holiday per year.
- Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 23.68%.
- Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
- Salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- Online and instore retail discounts
Coleg Sir Gâr was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. In 2013 it became Coleg Sir Gar Ltd, a company within the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Group, and part of a regional Dual Sector University. The College has an annual turnover of over £35m and employs around 800 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
Coleg Ceredigion was created in 1985 and became a corporate institution in 1993. The college merged with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David as a subsidiary company in 2014. The college has an annual turnover of £6m and employs around 180 staff.
The College is based in South West Wales and has seven main campuses at Llanelli (Graig), Carmarthen (Pibwrlwyd and Jobs Well), Ammanford, Llandeilo (Gelli Aur), Aberystwyth and Cardigan. The College is also home to Carmarthen School of Art which has its origins dating back to 1854.
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