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Teacher (Art & Craft) - Ashdale

Employer
Derwen College
Location
Penley, Wrexham
Salary
£23,000 - £26,000 pro rata dependent on specialist qualifications
Closing date
1 Mar 2019

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Job Sector
Education
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

Part Time Teacher (Art and Craft) based in Penley, Wrexham two days per week, offering a salary of £23,000 - £26,000 pro rata (dependent on specialist qualifications). 

Derwen College is an Ofsted “Outstanding” college. We support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to live the life they want and to be as independent as they can be. We work hard to develop the skills needed for employment and independent living - our aim is to recruit the best staff possible to deliver this first class experience to our students.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (Art and Craft) to join our College satellite.  You will be required to plan and deliver taught and work experience sessions with learners with high or complex needs.

We are a Disability Confident employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.

The key responsibilities for the Teacher are:

  • Management of learning environment including support staff and resources
  • Teaching vocational / subject specific curriculum including embedded functional skills
  • Delivery of accreditation where appropriate
  • Facilitating work experience sessions
  • Provision and promotion of relevant IAG for student / trainee groups
  • Baseline and ongoing assessment of students and trainees
  • Timely administration work relating to teaching e.g. assessment reports, learning plans, progress reporting
  • Development / use of appropriate and stimulating teaching resources including ILT
  • Contribution to quality assurance of all aspects of Programme Area including involvement in Self -Assessment, Quality Improvement and compliance audits
  • Contribution to curriculum / commercial development to ensure that Programme Area strands remain relevant and challenging including fostering effective partnerships e.g. Industry Champion / Competition activity
  • Personal Tutor / LWP Mentor
  • Safeguarding awareness and promote the welfare of young vulnerable adults
  • Any other duties as reasonably requested

Person Specification:

  • Teaching qualification / Specialist Qualification
  • Subject specific qualification relevant to Art and Craft
  • Relevant Industry Sector/ commercial knowledge and experience
  • Knowledge of Ofsted framework/ external quality standards
  • Knowledge of accreditation and RARPA
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks /projects
  • Highly motivated and proactive individual
  • Proven success of working within a similar role
  • Outstanding communication skills with individuals/ staff at all levels
  • Competent in MS Office

We can offer the right candidate a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting.  We have a fantastic array of employee benefits including main-site shopping and leisure facilities, final salary pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, enhanced family friendly benefits, generous annual leave entitlement and continual professional development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults at risk and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Company

Derwen College aims to transform lives through education and empowering young people with SEND and to have a world without barriers. We are an Ofsted Outstanding College, and all our staff are highly trained and committed to making sure our students achieve their full potential.

There are a wide range of career opportunities across the College including but not limited to hospitality, catering, estates, retail, care, therapies and administration. We also offer volunteering opportunities.

All staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for each position. We ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently in line with all relevant legislation, recommendations and guidance. We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for suitable applicants.

We have a wide range of staff benefits including a well-resourced and modern working environment, situated in a beautiful rural setting alongside main-site shopping and leisure facilities, flexible working arrangements, enhanced family friendly benefits, generous annual leave entitlement and continual professional development.

Derwen College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, which includes completing a DBS check and references prior to starting with us. 

If you want to join our team, our current vacancies are listed below.

 

 

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