About the Role as a Teacher Educator
We are seeking an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic learning professional to play a key role in developing outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the organisation. The successful candidate will support the professional development of colleagues through high-quality training, coaching and mentoring, helping to improve teaching practice and learner outcomes across a wide range of provision.
The role involves delivering and assessing formal teaching qualifications such as Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher and Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeships, while also supporting curriculum innovation, quality improvement and the embedding of inclusive teaching practices. You will work collaboratively with curriculum teams to design engaging learning resources, promote the effective use of digital technologies and ensure English, maths, employability skills and British Values are embedded throughout the learner journey.
You will contribute to creating a positive, supportive and motivating learning culture where both staff and learners are encouraged to achieve their full potential. The role also includes supporting observation processes, contributing to curriculum development activities and participating in wider college initiatives, recruitment events and professional development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about educational excellence, staff development and transforming lives through learning.
Key Responsibilities as a Teacher Educator
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Deliver high-quality training, teaching and assessment for staff and trainee teachers across formal teaching qualifications.
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Provide coaching, mentoring and tailored support to learning professionals to improve teaching practice and learner outcomes.
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Design engaging, inclusive and innovative learning resources using new and emerging technologies.
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Support quality improvement processes including lesson observations, curriculum development and assessment activities.
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Promote a positive learning culture while embedding English, maths, digital skills, British Values and inclusive practice throughout provision.
What do you need to be successful in this Teacher Educator role?
We are looking for an inspiring and experienced learning professional who is passionate about developing outstanding teaching, learning and assessment. The successful candidate will be committed to supporting both staff and learners to achieve their full potential, while promoting an inclusive, innovative and student-centred learning culture.
You will have experience of supporting and developing teaching practice, with a strong understanding of adult learning theories and the factors that contribute to learner success. You should be confident delivering engaging and innovative learning experiences, using digital technologies and a range of teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to motivate and positively influence others. You will also be committed to continuous professional development and contributing to quality improvement across the organisation.
For this role you will need the following:
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A Level 4 qualification or above and a full teaching qualification
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A minimum of 4 years’ teaching experience, including supporting and developing other teachers
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Strong understanding of adult learning, inclusive teaching practices and learner development
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Confidence using digital technologies, VLE platforms and classroom learning tools
Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
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Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
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Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
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Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
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Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
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Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
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Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
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On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level..
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
