Practice Educator in Health

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as aPractice Educator in Health? We have two full-time roles available, working 37 hours per week, however we will also welcome applications from people who wish to work on a part-time basis. Join our progressive and high-achieving Faculty of Health as a passionate educator, where you'll deliver innovative, high-quality teaching across a range of vocational and work-based programmes. As a key member of our team, you'll lead courses, assess learners in both classroom and workplace settings, and shape curriculum to meet evolving industry needs from retraining to wellbeing. You'll build strong employer partnerships, support learners into higher education or employment, and drive excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. For one of the roles we are particularly interested in candidates who have a background in Mental health and ideally hold (or are working towards) an NHS PIN. Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare. Main duties of the job High-quality, innovative teaching, learning, assessment, and internal moderation across a range of vocational and work-based learning courses. Assessing upon a range of accredited programmes across Health and Social Care, as required, delivering the learning aims of students. This may be achieved through general teaching, one-toone tutorial, classroom style workshops, observation, reviews, and the assessment of students in the College or in the workplace. To course lead vocational and work-based learning programme(s) of study for learners in the Health and Social Care division, ensuring high levels of achievement and success. About us Benefits include Generous holiday entitlement 2-week Christmas closure Potential for hybrid working opportunities Volunteering Days (Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per academic year) Flexible start and finish times outside of core hours, 9.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (only available during holiday periods for Academic staff) Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions Local and national staff discounts Free parking across sites Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause Focus on staff wellbeing Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses Annual staff conference with guest speakers Employee assistance programme available 24/7, 365 days a year Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE You will join a progressive and successful team, delivering a range of full-time and part-time programmes within the Faculty of Health. The successful individual will apply their knowledge and expertise of the care and health sciences industry across a range of vocational and work-based programmes. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES As post-holder, you will be responsible to the Curriculum Coordinator, and ultimately to the Head of Area, for the following: High-quality, innovative teaching, learning, assessment, and internal moderation across a range of vocational and work-based learning courses. Assessing upon a range of accredited programmes across Health and Social Care, as required, delivering the learning aims of students. This may be achieved through general teaching, one-toone tutorial, classroom style workshops, observation, reviews, and the assessment of students in the College or in the workplace. To course lead vocational and work-based learning programme(s) of study for learners in the Health and Social Care division, ensuring high levels of achievement and success. To effectively support other areas of curriculum, where business need dictates, which may include adult and full-time provisions to ensure high levels of learner / apprentice success and progression. To review and adapt curriculum offers to reflect new delivery modes and responses to agendas such as unemployment, retraining and wellbeing. Contributing to the delivery, tracking, and monitoring of key skill performance amongst cohorts of students in the Faculty of Health. Where required, to work with the apprenticeship on-boarding team to ensure that learners complete an effective and robust induction process. To identify and implement new initiatives that will exploit the use of College facilities and engagement with the wider community. To deliver an exceptional learner experience through the delivery of outstanding teaching, learning and assessment leading to positive achievement outcomes and progression on to higher levels of study, employment, or apprenticeships. To undertake responsibilities for assisting in the course management of a designated course, being responsible for the application of awarding/validating body regulations and procedures and upholding academic standards. Grow long-term relationships with clients and employers, within the healthcare sector, to capitalise on partnership opportunities for learners. Assisting students in their progression to Higher Education and / or employment. Contributing to the development and the continual improvement of courses, coordinating effectively with both staff and students. To carry out periodic evaluation and monitoring of the quality of provision in line with the quality assurance calendar. Being proactive in marketing / liaising with sector representatives, and employers, with the objective of developing and enhancing programmes of study, ensuring targeted levels of recruitment, establishing strong partnership links, and raising the profile of the division. GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES In addition to the requirements of the post above, all academic staff are required to: Complete all associated organisation / administrative work, preparation, internal verification and marking. Deal with immediate student disciplinary and welfare problems. Keep and maintain specified student and class records. Plan, prepare, develop, and evaluate courses and course materials, and supervise course provisions, where appropriate. Participate in programme / school / college activities, as requested, including parents evenings. Participate and undertake Staff Appraisal and in-service training, based upon an assessment of individual service needs. Meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Colleges Health and Safety Policies. Undertake individual and / or collaborative research and consultancy work agreed by Weston College management, as part of the Practice Educator in Health (WBL)s current duties. Be prepared to operate on a flexible year, as required. Academic staff will normally be expected to work not more than two evenings per week, on average. To take responsibility for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) to ensure that you attend regular courses, conferences and keep an up-to-date file of your CPD achievements. To keep up to date knowledge and understanding of trends and best practices of healthcare aligned to the sector. Comply with Information Security requirements in line with College policy. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the appointment. Person Specification Qualifications Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of a Level2 Qualification in English and Mathematics or be willing to undertake the Qualification whilst in post A degree in Health or Social Care, or Professional Qualification, which is appropriate to the work. Teaching Qualification. All candidates for teaching posts must possess a recognised Teaching Qualification or be prepared to gain this Qualification within the first three years of service, with the assistance of the College. Vocational Assessors Award Experience Working Knowledge of the Health and Social Care industry, specifically within the Health sector. Relevant medical and/or clinical occupational experience. Understanding and experience of key health and social care practices to effectively teach and monitor student performance and progress. Relevant successful teaching experience. Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies. Experience of working effectively with employers to create new and bespoke provision. Experience working with regulatory awarding organisations or accrediting bodies (e.g. membership of a special interest group, advising bodies on policy etc.) Additional Criteria Setting and achieving high standards for yourself and your students. Promoting a culture of involvement, listening, and responding to students' needs. Full UK Driving Licence, and access to own transport. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr