English & Maths Course Manager

Applications only accepted through the Askham Bryan College website

Job Title: English & Maths Course Manager

Location: York

Contract Type: Part-time – 14.8 hours, Permanent

Salary: SP26 £30,537 to SP29 £33,365

About Role:

Want to make a difference to students studying at Askham Bryan College, York?

Are you passionate about shaping the future of students and their education?

Do you thrive on inspiring students and fostering a love for mathematics and/or English?

If so, Askham Bryan College has an exciting opportunity for you

We have a full-time role permanent position available as part of the English & Mathematics team:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individuals to join our English and Mathematics (ENMA) Department, primarily based at our York Centre. The role offers a unique opportunity to support the GCSE Mathematics (resit) or GCSE English (resit) depending on your specialism. The focus will be on teaching GCSE resits, with potential for some entry-level (pre-GCSE) learning. This role will suit someone who has a passion for mathematics/English and is enthusiastic about building skills. We would consider anyone with teaching experience from all levels of the education sector who thrives on developing students' confidence and skills using mastery and scaffolding techniques to engage and enable students to thrive. You may previously have worked in FE, be an English or maths specialist in a high school setting or have both English and maths delivery skills in a Primary setting.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or above in a relevant subject
• Teaching qualification (Level 5 teaching qualifications accepted)
• Strong knowledge of GCSE Maths or English curriculum and preferably entry-level qualifications
• Teaching experiencing in maths and/or English
• Passion for fostering student success and engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all elements of the Study Programme and condition of funding requirements
• Implement the College quality management system
• Plan, prepare, and teach agreed contact hours to a high standard
• Support the development of resources and improvements within the department
• Contribute to cross-college events and marketing activities

Interviews: tbc

Start Date: The College operates 2 starter/induction days per month to welcome and onboard new members. These are usually the first Monday and third Wednesday of each month (unless there is a bank holiday).

About the College:

Askham Bryan College is a specialist land-based college based across the North of England with centres in York, Middlesbrough, Saltaire, Wakefield and Gateshead.

We offer a wide-ranging curriculum to our Further Education students, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Management, Countryside and the Environment, Engineering, Equine, Floristry, Motorsport, Outdoor Adventure Sport, Sports Development, Coaching and Fitness, Uniformed Public Services and Veterinary Nursing.

Benefits of working with Askham Bryan College:

· On-site facilities including a fully functional farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite

· Beautiful grounds for outdoor learning, meetings and well-being walks

· Teacher pension scheme with generous employer contributions

· 35 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata, plus Christmas shut down

· Options for flexible working arrangements (role dependent)

· On-site catering including a canteen and shop

· Highly discounted gym membership at the on-site gym

· Free car parking and cycle to work scheme

· Excellent career development opportunities via our on-site L&D Partner

· Continuous support from our Recruitment and Employee Lifecycle Partner

· Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave scheme

· Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as "spent". It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on "regulated activity": You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time

Pay: £30,537.00-£33,365.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person