IT Advanced Tutor 0.5 FTE

IT Advanced Tutor 0.5 FTE

Department:  Digital and Creative Technology Salary:  £21,404 to £25,202 Grade:  Scale 1 Post Type:  Part Time Contract Type:  Permanent FTE:  0.5 Working Hours:  37 hours per week Closing Date:  11:59pm on Friday 04 October 2024 Reference:  RHACC059-24

About the role:

You will be a team player managing the Digital Skills provision within the Richmond Business School. Here you will report to the Head of Business, Creative and Digital Technology.

You will provide line management to established and variable-hours teachers delivering accredited and non-accredited digital and creative technology provision for adults with a range of skills needs, including those with low skills, intending to progress to work or further training, and those in employment seeking career progression. 

You will work as part of the management team to achieve high standards in teaching, learning and assessment, and high levels of customer satisfaction.

You will ensure that quality targets are achieved, and that the curriculum is delivered as efficiently as possible and is current and meets industry needs. 

You will teach an agreed number of hours annually, and provide a role model of teaching excellence.

About you:

Due to the demand for our Digital Skills Provision we are seeking an established tutor who has experience teaching any of the following at intermediate to advanced level. 

Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence
Programming
Web Development
Data Analysis

Please note that this is a part-time role.

We are looking for an individual/s with excellent computing knowledge and an ability to reach learners at a range of levels.

Tutors work closely with Programme Managers in the designing, planning and delivering of courses which stretch and challenge our learners as well as prepare a variety of learning materials, provide guidance to learners on progression options, attend termly meetings and complete course administration.

Applicants must hold a L5 teaching qualification and have a minimum 1-2 years teaching experience. They also must have a qualification above the level they are teaching, for example if teaching at Level 3 they require a Level 4 qualification or a degree. An Assessor Qualification e.g. TAAQ or equivalent is desirable, or willingness to work towards this qualification. It is desirable to have a CISCO Academy instructor status and have experience of delivering or embedding CISCO Academy courses. Experience with teaching Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications such as Access to HE, NCFE, OCNLR

Richmond Adult Community College and Hillcroft College have recently merged to create a new College with two sites in Richmond and Surbiton. The College provides an impressive environment to support learning. We design and deliver courses to meet the needs, interests and abilities of both adults and young people who wish to learn in an adult environment. To apply, please submit an online application by the closing date. 

Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

Further details:

About RHACC

We are delighted to be able to recruit for wonderful opportunity to join our team for the above position. RHACC is just one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity where continued development opportunities are always available. We also offer a large number of benefits such as:

Pensions UniDays Teacher Perks Carparking Counselling Cycle Scheme Colleges Health Trust  Costco Education Season Ticket Loans Eye Care Vouchers Discounted Software Discounted Room Hire  Discounted Gym Membership

Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity

We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.

We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.

Safer Recruitment Commitment

As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:

Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer) Confirmation of qualifications where requested Health Check

As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.

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