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1 Roby Campus Recruitment Information Pack Vacancy: Lecturer in Maths Permanent Full & Part Time Hours Available Salary up to 30,684 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) Closing date for applications: 4 February 2016 Interview scheduled for: 11 February 2016 Princess Drive Campus

2 January 2016 Dear Applicant Re: Lecturer in Maths Thank you for your interest shown in the above vacancy available at Knowsley Community College. I trust the recruitment pack will enable you to decide whether you wish to join our College. The pack includes: 1. About Knowsley Community College 2. Vision, Mission & Objective 3. Benefits 4. Advert 5. Job Description & Person Specification Application method: Please submit an up-to-date CV, detailing previous positions held, salary level, along with a cover letter demonstrating how your experience, knowledge and skills meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification to: jobs@knowsleycollege.ac.uk Closing date for this vacancy is: 4 February If you are successfully shortlisted then you will be contacted and offered an interview which will be held on 11 February If you require any further information please do not hesitate in contacting a member of the HR team on Yours sincerely Julie Milad Head of HR

3 About Knowsley Community College Knowsley Community College is a grade 2 Further Education College operating from two campuses, Roby and Princess Drive, within the Knowsley Borough in Merseyside. The College currently has about 4000 student s enrolments each year and approximately 280 teaching and support staff. The range of courses extends from Pre-Entry, GCSEs, A Levels, Diplomas and NVQs to Higher Education and professional qualifications. The College also operates in the community and on employers premises as well as providing part-time and evening course provision. The College remains one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in Merseyside, and through its Business Development team, responds proactively to the needs of employers across the region addressing the workforce development agenda. The College has extended the range of support available to adults who are unemployed and has established an innovative new service called WorkWorld operating from premises in Huyton and delivering specialist courses in conjunction with JobCentre Plus and local employers. Our Vision An outstanding college at the heart of a thriving community that is first choice for learners and employers. Our Mission Raising aspirations, maximising potential and changing lives. Strategic Objectives 1. Improve teaching, learning and assessment and deliver outstanding success rates. 2. Develop a culture of high expectation and aspiration. 3. Address future employment and skills priorities to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and the local community. 4. Enhance the employability skills of all learners and encourage innovation, creativity and enterprise. 5. Increase the number of young people and adults successfully progressing into higher learning and employment. 6. Promote and embed equality and diversity in all aspects of the organisation. 7. Enhance our reputation, brand and image through effective communication and marketing. 8. Improve financial performance, diversify income sources and explore new business partnerships. 9. Transform the structure to create a responsive, efficient and effective organisation with a skilled and flexible workforce. 10. Build and maintain high-quality learning environments, IT systems and facilities income sources and explore

4 Staff Benefits: Pension Schemes - academic staff have access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (your employer contributes 14.1%, and you contribute 7.4% 9.6%). Business support staff have access to Merseyside Pension Fund (your employer contributes 12.2%, and you contribute between 5.5% and 8.5%). Training & Development - Employees are entitled and encouraged to further their own development. The College will look to fully or partially fund courses. Maternity and Paternity Leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave: Occupational maternity pay in addition to statutory maternity pay. Childcare Vouchers - Opportunity to purchase child-care vouchers through salary sacrifice scheme which provides a significant cost saving. Flexible Working - The College understands and supports the need for flexible working. Consideration is given to requests in relation to the business needs of the College. Occupational Health - consultations, support and advice including adaptations to work place, provision of specialist equipment and review of job role. Eye Care - employees who regularly use a VDU are entitled to receive a free eye sight test every two years. Fitness Centre - the College has a Fitness Centre at the Roby site which is open every day from pm, with access to instructors and personal trainers. Staff Wellbeing - The College are constantly reviewing the Wellbeing Programme offered to staff and there are regular wellbeing activities organised for College staff. Services: Bistro 36 - the College restaurant on the Roby site is run by the College s catering students and has lunch time menus on specific days of the week and themed events throughout the year. Hair & Beauty Salon and Barber Shop - are open to all staff, students and the general public. Eat Unique - is College refectory and based on the Roby site, offering healthy options and a variety of meals and refreshments at a reasonable price. Other Benefits: Medicash - the College has teamed up with Medicash to provide you with everyday healthcare cover. Free Parking - available at both the Roby and Princess Drive sites. Learning Resource Centre - all staff have access to the College s well stocked Learning Resource Centre. Staff Suggestion Scheme - staff are encouraged to share their suggestions on how we can improve. The best suggestions are reviewed every 2 months and a reward is available for those suggestions that make a real difference to the staff or students experience.

5 JOB VACANCY Lecturer in Maths Permanent Full & Part Time Hours Available Salary up to 30,684 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) Do you want to be part of a team which is committed to the drive towards outstanding delivery? We are seeking outstanding practitioners who will lead and manage achievement in the progress of all our students, to reach their full potential. Applicants will be expected to deliver on a range of maths courses including GCSEs, Functional Skills and Level 3 Progression. Knowsley Community College believe that maths is a key area of study which support students on their progression through College and on to HE or employment. Application method: Please submit an up-to-date CV, detailing previous positions held if any, along with a cover letter demonstrating how your career aspirations, skills and qualifications meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification to: jobs@knowsleycollege.ac.uk Please refer to the job description & person specification when applying. Closing Date: 4 February 2016 Interviews will be held on: 11 February 2016

6 KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Lecturer in Maths JOB PURPOSE: This is an exciting opportunity to join the College as a Math Lecturer. To fully engage and support our students in the delivery of maths courses including GCSEs, Functional Skills and Level 3 Progression, to ensure learners reach their full potential. RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Faculty Section Manager OTHER RELATIONSHIPS: Course coordinators Personal Tutors Student Services Marketing team College staff and external stakeholders Students, Parents, Cares & External Agencies DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Devise a programme of learning (scheme of work) with appropriate teaching and learning strategies, resources and assessments. Maintain and enhance the quality of the students learning experience on the programme 2. Deliver outstanding, focussed and interesting lessons 3. Maintain attendance registers and update as required 4. Register students with awarding body as required 5. To rigorously monitor student s performance to ensure high success rates 6. To rigorously monitor student s attendance 7. Assignment preparation 8. Student assessment 9. Mark assignment to high standards 10. Record keeping and administration associated with course requirements 11. To contribute to the tutorial guidance and support process for students 12. Contribute to marketing activities, including liaison with outside organisations 13. Participate in guidance interviews, enrolment and induction for the programme 14. Support the curriculum Programme Leader by providing information necessary for College operations. Review performance of programme against set targets

7 15. Advising on the purchase of appropriate resources 16. Carry out all duties with due regard to Health and Safety Regulations 17. To present the college in the best light at all times and ensure that all areas of personal activity comply with standards laid down by the college and relevant outside agencies 18. Participate in Designated Safeguarding training OTHER ACTIVITIES: Participate in staff development activities in consultation with Line Manager. Identify own training needs. Other duties compatible with the post, as defined by the Principal or her representative. Actively promote Equality and Diversity, College Values and the Safeguarding Policy. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Must be prepared to work at any of the College centres and travel between centres when necessary. Must be prepared to work off-site if appropriate to the College business. Prepared to work flexibly. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

8 KNOWSLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PERSON SPECIFICATION POST: Lecturer in Maths *Method of Assessment: AP = Application Form, AS = Assessment, IN = Interview, PR = Presentation ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE *M.O.A Experience & Knowledge: Current experience of delivering Maths courses Experience of differentiating with learners of different abilities Experience in working in an educational/training environment Experience of course leadership Skills: Skilled in planning and delivering innovative training/lessons AP AS Skilled in managing the learning process and the ability to motivate learners Ability to be clear and concise on technical and conceptual issues Ability to develop resource materials Skilled in the use common software such as , word processing and spreadsheets. Pro Solutions, Pro Monitor, Pro Achieve and Pro Observe Attributes: Ability to take a broad perspective and respond to a wide variety of demands Flexible attitude to daily routines and working hours Committed to excellence in the classroom Commitment to continuous improvement in quality provision and delivery Academic / Professional: A graduate in Maths Post graduate degree Relevant Teaching/Training Qualification e.g. Cert Ed/PGCE or Teaching qualification in HE equivalent Qualification demonstrating effective use of English Language Travel: Must be prepared to work and travel between College sites or other sites appropriate to the College business Current driving licence. Own transport IN Equality & Diversity: Other: Must be sensitive to matters relating to discrimination in terms of race, gender, age, disability and sexual orientation with particular reference to delivery of the curriculum Suitable to work with young people and vulnerable adults in accordance with guidelines for Safeguarding IN IN

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