Please note this is not a Bath & North East Somerset Council Vacancy.
Job Title: Programme Lead Teacher Training
Hours: 29.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
4 days per week that must include Wednesday and Friday
Organisation/School: Bath College
Application Details:
The ‘Programme Lead Teacher Training’ will be responsible for delivering high quality teacher training provision cross college. This is a key role in developing the teaching practice and pedagogy of college staff and is aligned to our strategic ambitions of the college and is a key part of the TLA Strategy. The ultimate purpose is to raise the standard of teaching, learning and assessment practice so that is positively impacts learner and apprentices experience and outcomes.
The successful candidate will have:
A passion for teaching, learning and assessment and the ability to inspire and motivate staff.
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and assessment pedagogy and current research
- An excellent understanding of teacher training programmes, the curriculum and external scrutiny such as Ofsted ITE inspections.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
If you feel you can make a positive contribution, please complete the application form, making sure you detailing how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Key Responsibilities
Design a range of teacher training programmes (including but not limited to the Bath College Excellent Teacher Training Programme (bespoke extended induction programme), Level 3 Award and Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and Level 5 Learning and Skills Apprenticeship standard) ensuring the design meets DfE and Ofsted expectations.
- Plan and deliver a high-quality teacher training offer and series of programmes that reflect and models best practice. This includes utilising cross college and external experts to enrich the programme where required.
- Assess and mark trainees work, providing high quality feedback which ensures their work improves over time. Track trainees progress to ensure they complete in a timely fashion and in collaboration with the Quality Team and curriculum managers, provide support where required. Ensure that assessed work is moderated and standardised and meets awarding body expectations as a minimum.
Please see the external link for the full Job Description
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
PGCE, Cert Ed, DTTLs or equivalent teaching qualification-
At least 5 years’ experience in teaching and/or training roles.
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Experience as an advanced practitioner, coach or mentor
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Practical experience of classroom management of learners with challenging behaviours
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The ability to motivate and inspire staff
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Extensive knowledge of TLA and pedagogy and educational research and literature
Please see the external link for the full Person Specification
Staff Benefits
Generous paid holiday entitlement of 40 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.-
One Selfie Day per year
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Contributory salary pension scheme (Teachers Pension)
- Continuing Professional Development for all staff
- Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Private Healthcare Scheme
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£500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
- Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
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Employee Assistance Programme Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
- The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
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Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
- Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
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Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock
About Bath College
Welcome to Bath College, a vibrant and successful College with two campuses, one in the centre of Bath and one in the rural setting of Radstock.
We pride ourselves on providing training for the region’s future workforce by offering courses in both vocational and traditional academic subjects to students from across Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and beyond.
Please visit the website link to complete our application form: New Application | Programme Lead Teacher Training | Bath College Careers
Please email [email protected] or call us on 01225 312191 for any questions.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
