Lecturer in Countryside and Arboriculture
4 months ago
Role: Lecturer - Countryside and Arboriculture
Location: Shuttleworth College, Old Warden
Salary/Benefits: Salary from £31,000 DOE and Qualifications, (trainee salary from £25,000 DOE and qualifications) 45 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, Teachers pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.0060
Working Pattern: 37hrs per week (1.0 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Countryside and Arboriculture Lecturer to join The Bedford College Group at our Shuttleworth Campus, Old Warden
As a Countryside and Arboriculture Lecturer you play an important role in the success of our students through:
Preparing, delivering and assessing a range of Further Education Countryside provision and Arboricultural Short-courses. Undertaking course administration as necessary including learner registration, assessment planning, exams entry and leadership of Countryside Level 2 and 3 courses. Contributing to developments within the Programme Area/Centre. Contributing to curriculum development where appropriate.No Teaching Qualification? No problem, with significant industry or subject knowledge, as part of your employment with The Bedford College Group, we will enrol you on a teacher training
qualification.
About you:
Ideal candidates will have:
Degree or equivalent in Countryside Management/Arboriculture or similar. Level 3 vocational qualification in Countryside/Arboriculture or related equivalent qualification.. GSCE Maths and English (grades A – C) or equivalent Recent experience in the Countryside/Arboriculture industry Experience as a teacher, trainer or instructor Ability to teach students of all ages at various levels of achievement Ability to communicate effectively face-to-face, on the telephone and in writing Current Driving Licence and access to a vehicle Ability to work evenings and weekends if required Willingness to undertake staff development, including industry updating and related qualificationsInterviews to be held on 23rd September 2024
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others. Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other. Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.About Shuttleworth College
Shuttleworth College is set within the stunning location of Old Warden Park, near Biggleswade. It's a specialist land-based college, offering agricultural and environmental education, alongside animal sciences, equine studies and outdoor adventure all delivered within acres of parkland, farmland, lakes and woodland.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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