Vacancies
To undertake workplace-based assessment on behalf of the school of Health, Social and Child Care.
This is a temporary position for approximately 18 hours per week (Monday-Friday) which includes travel to Brecon, Neath and Port Talbot areas.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- To carry out work placed assessment of candidates including obtaining witness testimonies and oral testing of underpinning knowledge;
- To up-date knowledge of appropriate awarding body units at all levels
- To work closely with candidates providing support and detailed feedback
- To liaise with FE coordinators and external agencies on candidate issues
- To help candidates with the preparation of portfolio of evidence (arranging format, cross-referencing etc)
- To organise visits and meetings with candidates/employers as required
- To participate in all in-house administration duties i.e. record keeping, registration, certification, organise visits and meetings with candidate/employer
- To promote knowledge of key skills
- To attend regular meetings as required e.g. Course team, quality, learner reviews, parents evening and INSET events
- To promote and market the services of the School of Health, Social and Child Care to increase learner recruitment.
- The equivalent rate of pay for NVQ Assessor is £16.07 per hour
- Candidates must have an enhanced DBS (on update list) and must be registered with the EWC as Work Based Learning Practitioner.
Lecturer in Beauty and Applied Therapies
Candidates will be required to carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of Student learning programmes.
This is a temporary position for up to 16.5 hours per week based in Newtown
The distribution of hours is as expected to be as follows but may be subject to change:
- Tuesday 9.00-12.00 / 13.00-16.00 School links – Beauty 6 hours
- Thursday 9.00-12.00 / 13.00-16.00 School links – Beauty 5.5 hours
- Friday 9.00-12.00 / 13.00-15.00 Level 2 – Beauty 5 hours
- Candidates must hold a enhanced DBS (on the update list) and must be registered with the EWC as Lecturer in Further Education.
Neath
Posted 1 month ago
To carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of students’ learning programmes as appropriate.
This is a temporary position based in Neath for up to 24 hours per week.
The initial distribution of hours is as follows (subject to change):
- Monday
- 9:00–11:15am: Year 1 ASBW
- 1:30–3:45pm: Year 1 ASBW
- Tuesday
- 9:00–11:15am: Year 1 ASBW
- Wednesday
- 9:00–11:15am: Year 1 ASBW
- 12:30–1:30pm: A2 Tutorial
- 1:30–3:45pm: Year 1 ASBW
- Thursday
- 9:00–11:15am: Year 2 ASBW
- 1:30–3:45pm: Year 2 ASBW
- Friday
- 9:00–11:15am: Year 1 ASBW
- 1:30–3:45pm: Year 1 ASBW
To carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of learning programmes as appropriate.
This is a temporary position based in Newtown and is for approximately 14 paid teaching hours per week, the timetable is as follows, there is some flexibility, and this could be reviewed if necessary:
- Monday 5 hours 9am – 12 / 1 - 3pm
- Tuesday 5 hours 11am – 12 / 1 -5pm
- Wednesday 1.5 hours 11.15am -12.45pm
- Thursday 1.5 hours 12.45pm -14.15pm
- Friday 1 hour 1pm -2pm
Candidates will be required to carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of Computing & IT programmes including knowledge of Unity and a range of other programmes.
This is a temporary position for up to 19 hours per week based in Newtown.
The distribution of hours is as expected to be as follows but may be subject to change:
- Monday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 2 Games Design 4 hours
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 3 BTEC IT 5 hours
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 3 BTEC IT 5 hours
- Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 2 Games Design 5 hours
Lecturer in Creative Media
Candidates will be required to carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of a range of programmes relating to Art, Design and Media.
This is a temporary position for up to 24 hours per week based in Newtown.
The distribution of hours is as expected to be as follows but may be subject to change:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday - 6 hours per day
To carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of learning programmes as appropriate.
This is a temporary position based in Newtown and is for approximately 14 paid teaching hours per week, the timetable is as follows, there is some flexibility, and this could be reviewed if necessary:
- Monday 5 hours 9am – 12 / 1 - 3pm
- Tuesday 5 hours 11am – 12 / 1 -5pm
- Wednesday 1.5 hours 11.15am -12.45pm
- Thursday 1.5 hours 12.45pm -14.15pm
- Friday 1 hour 1pm -2pm
Candidates will be required to carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of Computing & IT programmes including knowledge of Unity and a range of other programmes.
This is a temporary position for up to 24 hours per week based at the Newtown College (SY16 4HU).
The distribution of hours is as expected to be as follows but may be subject to change:
- Monday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 2 Games Design 4 hours
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 3 BTEC IT 5 hours
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 3 BTEC IT 5 hours
- Thursday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 3 BTEC IT 5 hours
- Friday: 09:00 - 16:00 Level 2 Games Design 5 hours
Our Client is looking for a Lecturer in Engineering - CAD and Design the purpose of the position is:
- To plan, develop, evaluate and deliver the curriculum content of programmes effectively and efficiently.
- To assist in the organisation and control of examinations and assessments.
- Work in conjunction with the Curriculum Manager, to liaise as necessary with employers (including work placement) agencies and families.
- To be instrumental in extending and organising our existing provision particularly with partner schools.
- Participate in the recruitment of students, attending open days and contributing to recruitment and marketing materials as necessary.
- Undertake a range of activities that contribute to the management and administration of the programme area, which may include year tutor, module leadership, and timetabling.
- To liaise with other subject tutors within the Department to ensure best practice within the provision.
- To attend co-ordination, evaluation, quality, employer/parents’ events and meetings as required.
- To organise and adjust teaching practices to take account of any students with additional needs.
Main Duties
- To prepare and deliver learning programmes in appropriate curriculum areas and to evaluate outcomes.
- To undertake the role of course tutor for groups of students as required.
- To counsel and guide students in their academic work and if necessary (after consultation) to refer students to Student Support Services.
- To prepare and maintain all necessary administrative records including quality control.
- To supervise a work area if required and if appropriate.
- To ensure Internal Verification and IQA processes are in place and to verify as required.
- To participate in agreed staff development programmes.
- To assist in the co-ordination of teaching, learning and assessment in the department and with implementing quality systems across the department and cross college.
Person Specification for Lecturer in Engineering - CAD
Essential criteria
- Up to date and relevant knowledge, which must include a detailed understanding of AutoCAD, Inventor & REVIT software packages.
- Proven record of developing and organising work related materials.
- Knowledge of curriculum design and delivery.
- Relevant, recent industrial experience.
- Level 4 qualification in a Engineering or Construction subject area and the ability to teach at this level.
- Level 3 Literacy/Numeracy qualifications or be prepared to undertake qualification.
- PGCE/Cert Ed (it is a requirement to hold or achieve within 2 years)
- Possess or be willing to obtain Assessors’ Award.
- IT literate.
- Ability to work well without supervision, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to motivate learners of all ages and backgrounds.
- Good IT Skills.
- Excellent communicator with diplomacy and tact in verbal and written situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with learners and staff.
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
Desirable criteria
- A good understanding of relevant issues in FE & HE education.
- QA Award.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Is able to use a Virtual Learning Environment.
- Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Ability to adapt to change.
Other relevant criteria
- Ability to work across all College campuses.
- Committed to CPD.
- Commitment to College Values.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Flexible to work across many different sites and locations.
- Unqualified: £24,049 - £28,381 pro rata
- Qualified: £30,620 - £47,331 pro rata
Study Skills Coach (to support the Junior Apprentice programme)
To deliver workshops that respond to students learning needs. The focus of the workshops will be to develop, academic skills, learning strategies and personal skills that will facilitate student success.
This post is based at Pontardawe for 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 9.00 – 3.00pm.
The role involves, but is not limited to the following:
- To contribute to the delivery of the Colleges Student Support Strategy aims and operational objectives and the Professional Standards Study Support staff;
- To work collaboratively with academic staff to increase student attendance and attainment through early identification of students that would benefit from Study Skills support and intervention;
- To contribute to the collection and analysis of transition data from feeder schools to identify vulnerable students and student groups that would benefit from specialist support;
- To provide appropriate study skills support to ensure the effective transition of vulnerable students into and out of College;
- To identify appropriate study skills interventions including referrals to external specialist support for students identified as at risk of leaving College;
- To work in collaboration with the Wellbeing and Safeguarding team to provide a seamless student-centered support service;
- To keep up to date and accurate student records on the Student Intervention Log and the electronic student record;
- To develop and deliver a student-centered study skills action plan through a six-week cycle of support;
- To plan and deliver 1-1 and group workshops for a diverse range of students to include literacy, numeracy and ICT together with such topics as learning techniques and presentation skills;
- To develop workshops for groups of students with similar specialist support needs such as ALN or anxiety;
- To engage students through a variety of platforms including face to face and remotely;
- To deliver relevant Study Skills Coach duties to students under the age of 16;
- To liaise with key stakeholders to ensure that student’s needs are met and attend specialist reviews when appropriate;
- To attend and contribute to academic school meetings when appropriate;
- To provide an advocacy service for students when required;
- To participate in the work undertaken to track student attendance, engagement and progression;
- To participate in the organisation and delivery of student activities such as Fresher’s Fairs, Taster Days, UCAS and student engagement events;
- To undertake relevant administrative and clerical duties as required.
We are currently looking for a Lecturer in Health, Social and Childcare
To carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of learning programmes as appropriate including Health & Social Care and Welsh Baccalaureate.
This is a temporary position for approximately 24 hours per week based in Newtown as follows:
Monday to Thursday 9-12 and 1-4pm
Ideally candidates will have a level 6 qualification (e.g. Degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, have relevant experience and hold a teaching qualification. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English are also required (GCSE or equivalent) and candidates should be IT literate equivalent to level 2. Assessor/Verifier Awards would be advantageous.
JGR Educate is currently recruiting for a Lecturer in Public Services to carry out a full range of teaching duties and administration associated with the delivery and management of students’ learning programmes in the area of Public Services and Uniformed Services at Level 2 & 3 and Higher Education, and to promote and deliver Essential Skills Wales and the Welsh Baccalaureate within the curriculum.
This is temporary cover based the Neath area for up to 24 hours per week (Monday – Thursday) days and hours to be confirmed subject to student numbers
Candidates should hold a teaching qualification along with a level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent) in the subject area and have relevant experience. Candidates should also have a level 2 qualifications in both Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent) and with the impact the digital world is having on teaching and learning, will need to be IT literate to at least level 2.
Study Skills Coach (to support the Junior Apprentice programme)
To deliver workshops that respond to students learning needs. The focus of the workshops will be to develop, academic skills, learning strategies and personal skills that will facilitate student success.
This post is based in Pontardawe for 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 9.00 – 3.00pm.
The role involves, but is not limited to the following:
- To contribute to the delivery of the Student Support Strategy aims and operational objectives and the Professional Standards Study Support staff;
- To work collaboratively with academic staff to increase student attendance and attainment through early identification of students that would benefit from Study Skills support and intervention;
- To contribute to the collection and analysis of transition data from feeder schools to identify vulnerable students and student groups that would benefit from specialist support;
- To provide appropriate study skills support to ensure the effective transition of vulnerable students into and out of College;
- To identify appropriate study skills interventions including referrals to external specialist support for students identified as at risk of leaving College;
- To work in collaboration with the Wellbeing and Safeguarding team to provide a seamless student-centered support service;
- To keep up to date and accurate student records on the Student Intervention Log and the electronic student record;
- To develop and deliver a student-centered study skills action plan through a six-week cycle of support;
- To plan and deliver 1-1 and group workshops for a diverse range of students to include literacy, numeracy and ICT together with such topics as learning techniques and presentation skills;
- To develop workshops for groups of students with similar specialist support needs such as ALN or anxiety;
- To engage students through a variety of platforms including face to face and remotely;
- To deliver relevant Study Skills Coach duties to students under the age of 16;
- To liaise with key stakeholders to ensure that student’s needs are met and attend specialist reviews when appropriate;
- To attend and contribute to academic school meetings when appropriate;
- To provide an advocacy service for students when required;
- To participate in the work undertaken to track student attendance, engagement and progression;
- To participate in the organisation and delivery of student activities such as Fresher’s Fairs, Taster Days, UCAS and student engagement events;
- To undertake relevant administrative and clerical duties as required.
Our client is looking to recruit a Training Advisor – Construction/Built Environment for a fixed term contract of 37 hours a week with grant funding until 31st December 2024 with a salary of £28,870 rising to £31,364 per annum
Benefits
- 25 days holiday entitlement, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
- 8 bank holidays plus one extra statutory day (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Tax Free Childcare vouchers
- Relocation Scheme (subject to conditions)
- Hybrid Working (for some roles)
- Undertake the delivery of agreed occupational and technical/knowledge based qualifications.
- Undertake teaching sessions with learners in line with their individual learning plan and achieve their individual learning plans within the allocated timescale.
- Design and deliver appropriate learning materials and resources to support the courses/qualifications delivered at Skills & Training.
- Assess and internally verify vocational competence and technical knowledge & skills of learners, as appropriate.
- To be responsible for a caseload of learners within the specified sector(s).
- To ensure that programmes of learning are delivered at the appropriate levels for individual learners.
- Ensure learners are fully inducted to their programme and monitor and review learner’s progress at regular intervals as per agreed policy and against agreed targets.
- Canvas new work placements and develop an employer base for continued expansion of training initiatives.
- Undertake the inspection of placements to ensure compliance with the required standards of the section.
- Represent the section at Careers Conventions, Schools talks and working parties as required.
- Organise and deliver pre-exit courses and other section led courses as required.
- To attend internal and external stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
- Refer learners where appropriate to alternative sources of learning/counselling guidance provision, responding to and helping them to resolve their difficulties, thereby ensuring required standards of learners’ welfare and training.
- Maintain, update and complete appropriate documentation including learner enrolment paperwork and ongoing programme records, qualification records and including learning plans, learner monitoring/reviewing reports, placement records, college/sub-contractor reports, relevant examination bodies’ documentation and others as required.
- Liaise and provide records to external stakeholders such as Working Wales, College Providers, Employers and other parties, in line with GDPR legislation, who are involved in the delivery of the training provision as appropriate.
- Liaise with and meet with appropriate Examination/Awarding Bodies where required.
- Provide reports/updates for Contract Administrators, Team Leaders and Management, as appropriate.
- Provide data to update and maintain Management Information Systems for the sector/programme.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in vocational training and related programmes and to ensure continuing professional development activities are undertaken.
- To be involved in the Staff Development Review process and to set and review targets for own personal development.
- Maintain EWC Registration annually.
- Ensure that the Local Authority policies are observed and in particular in respect of equal opportunities.
- To recognise and act on the basis that the role is politically restricted under the terms of Local Government Act 1989.
- The job description is subject to regular review as part of the Staff Development Review process.
- To undertake such other duties which may be reasonably required commensurate with the salary grade and capabilities of the post holder.
- Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in the construction/built environment sector.
- Experience of delivering class based theory and practice sessions against qualifications/courses (e.g. off the job training).
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and legal requirements of working in the sector, particularly in relation to working with young people
- Be in possession of, or working towards/willing to work towards an assessing qualification such as TAQA or equivalent.
- Possess NVQ/QCF or equivalent in construction at Level 3
- GCSE (or equivalent/higher) in Maths and English grade C and above/Level 2
- Ability to motivate young people and adults involved in the learning process.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of self and others, and to work effectively with others to complete work to a high standard and within pre-described timescales.
- Ability to set and monitor learner targets in time-bound periods.
- Possess a high level of communication skills.
- Have effective mentoring and coaching skills.
- Be able to deal with a wide range of people.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Be able to organise own work.
- Be able to relate to young people.
- Be an effective team member.
- Have effective administrative skills.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Experience of working with young people and/or adults in a school/educational or work based setting.
- Understanding of vocational & work based learning programmes, training requirements in advertised sector(s) and the systems and processes in delivering courses to learners and qualifications
- Be in possession of, or working towards/willing to work towards an Internal Quality Assurer qualification or equivalent.
- Possess Further Education Teaching Certificate or equivalent (such as PGCE/PTTLS) or prepared to work towards it.
- Essential Skills Wales Qualifications and/or practitioners certificate
Our client is looking to employee a Training Advisor – Land Based Studies for 37 hours a week on a Fixed Term contract which is Grant funded until 31st December 2024 with a salary of £28,870 rising to £31,364 per annum.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday entitlement, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
- 8 bank holidays plus one extra statutory day (pro rata)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Tax Free Childcare vouchers.
- Relocation Scheme (subject to conditions)
- Hybrid Working (for some roles)
- Undertake the delivery of agreed occupational and technical/knowledge based qualifications.
- Undertake teaching sessions with learners in line with their individual learning plan and achieve their individual learning plans within the allocated timescale.
- Design and deliver appropriate learning materials and resources to support the courses/qualifications delivered at Skills & Training.
- Assess and internally verify vocational competence and technical knowledge & skills of learners, as appropriate.
- To be responsible for a caseload of learners within the specified sector(s).
- To ensure that programmes of learning are delivered at the appropriate levels for individual learners.
- Ensure learners are fully inducted to their programme and monitor and review learner’s progress at regular intervals as per agreed policy and against agreed targets.
- Canvas new work placements and develop an employer base for continued expansion of training initiatives.
- Undertake the inspection of placements to ensure compliance with the required standards of the section.
- Represent the section at Careers Conventions, Schools talks and working parties as required.
- Organise and deliver pre-exit courses and other section led courses as required.
- To attend internal and external stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
- Refer learners where appropriate to alternative sources of learning/counselling guidance provision, responding to and helping them to resolve their difficulties, thereby ensuring required standards of learners’ welfare and training.
- Maintain, update and complete appropriate documentation including learner enrolment paperwork and ongoing programme records, qualification records and including learning plans, learner monitoring/reviewing reports, placement records, college/sub-contractor reports, relevant examination bodies’ documentation and others as required.
- Liaise and provide records to external stakeholders such as Working Wales, College Providers, Employers and other parties, in line with GDPR legislation, who are involved in the delivery of the training provision as appropriate.
- Liaise with and meet with appropriate Examination/Awarding Bodies where required.
- Provide reports/updates for Contract Administrators, Team Leaders and Management, as appropriate.
- Provide data to update and maintain Management Information Systems for the sector/programme.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in vocational training and related programmes and to ensure continuing professional development activities are undertaken.
- To be involved in the Staff Development Review process and to set and review targets for own personal development.
- Maintain EWC Registration annually.
- Ensure that the Local Authority policies are observed and in particular in respect of equal opportunities.
- To recognise and act on the basis that the role is politically restricted under the terms of Local Government Act 1989.
- The job description is subject to regular review as part of the Staff Development Review process.
- To undertake such other duties which may be reasonably required commensurate with the salary grade and capabilities of the post holder.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the land based sector.
- Experience of delivering class based theory and practice sessions against qualifications/courses (e.g. off the job training).
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and legal requirements of working in the sector, particularly in relation to working with young people
- Be in possession of, or working towards/willing to work towards an assessing qualification such as TAQA or equivalent.
- Possess NVQ/QCF or equivalent in Land Based Studies at Level 3
- GCSE (or equivalent/higher) in Maths and English grade C and above/Level 2
- Ability to motivate young people and adults involved in the learning process.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of self and others, and to work effectively with others to complete work to a high standard and within pre-described timescales.
- Ability to set and monitor learner targets in time-bound periods.
- Possess a high level of communication skills.
- Have effective mentoring and coaching skills.
- Be able to deal with a wide range of people.
- Be able to work to deadlines.
- Be able to organise own work.
- Be able to relate to young people.
- Be an effective team member.
- Have effective administrative skills.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Understanding of vocational & work based learning programmes, training requirements in advertised sector(s) and the systems and processes in delivering courses to learners and qualifications.
- Be in possession of, or working towards/willing to work towards an Internal Quality Assurer qualification or equivalent.
- Hold NPORS / City in Guilds certification in some or all of Brush Cutter / Hedge Trimmer, Strimmer, Hand Held Leaf Blower, Pedestrian Mower / Ride on Mower & SCAG., Chainsaw, Wood Chipping, PUWER, Abrasive Wheel & Manual Handling
- Possess Further Education Teaching Certificate or equivalent (such as PGCE/PTTLS) or prepared to work towards it.
- Essential Skills Wales Qualifications and/or practitioners certificate
