Our benefits
Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people.
You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!
Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with:
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a competitive salary
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a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
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lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
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generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
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hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.
About the role
Responsible for the facilitation of learning and skill development of learners in various subjects and areas of knowledge. To create engaging lesson plans, deliver instruction tailored to diverse learning styles and levels, and assess students' progress. To adapt teaching methods accordingly and implement support measures. Responsible for the completion of all tutor activity including individual learning plans, progression, administration and other associated activities. Additionally provide support and encouragement to learners, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment conducive to personal growth and achievement, while also promoting lifelong learning and empowerment within their adult student community. You will have a good level of EYP, Education or Health & Social Care knowledge.
What will you be doing?
- Provide a scheme of work and other related information, including course and lesson planning and preparation of appropriate teaching resources. Your primary focus will be EYFS education, you may be offered courses in other curriculum areas
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To undertake scheduled teaching activities, assessment and support, in line with funding rules.
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Provide support to learners including pre-course, on course and exit advice and guidance as directed by the programme management team.
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Participate in training and other continuous professional development including induction, staff meetings, tutor forums and on-line training packages(including those related to Inspection).
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Participate in developing and implementing quality assurance arrangements and administrative duties relating to the course.
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To ensure the curriculum meets the requirements of validating and awarding bodies and support with the development of courses.
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Provide students with appropriate tutorial support in accordance with programme and individual requirements.
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To take responsibility for Health and Safety issues relating to the course and the students in compliance with Northamptonshire County Council Health and Safety Policy.
About you
We are looking for a dedicated and results-driven educator who is passionate about delivering high-quality adult education. As a natural collaborator, you take pride in improving learner outcomes and thrive in an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
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Qualifications: A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your specialist subject area, or equivalent extensive experience. You must also hold a Level 2 qualification in both English and Maths.
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Digital Literacy: A Level 2 qualification in ICT (or equivalent). Note: We will consider candidates with a willingness to work towards this Level 2 ICT requirement.
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Teaching Experience: Proven track record of working with adult learners as a teacher, trainer, instructor, or tutor.
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Quality & Assurance: Hands-on experience applying quality improvement processes (including internal verification) and a demonstrated history of improving learner outcomes and the overall quality of education.
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Ability to travel freely as operationally required between locations in North and West Northamptonshire.
About us
Our Values and Behaviours
Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:
Customer-focused
Respectful
Efficient
Supportive
Trustworthy
Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.
Disability Confident Employer
We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council
Armed Forces Community
The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)
