Location
London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Fridays 09:30 - 11:00, Term time only

Salary
Grade 7 (SCP 23)

About the Role
The post holder will teach courses within the SEND department, both onsite and occasionally in community settings. They will ensure high-quality delivery through the implementation of Quality Assurance processes and contribute to the College’s growth by supporting a vibrant curriculum and improving learner outcomes. The role involves assisting with focused curriculum development, personalised employment support, and learner progression.

The post holder will help meet the College’s strategic goals, especially targeting priority groups under the Adult Skills Fund, and will collaborate with the Head of Curriculum & Quality to deliver a high-quality program aligned with learner and employer needs.

The allocation of hours is outlined in the job advert and may be subject to change depending on business needs.

Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking a teaching commitment for the work offered and ensuring availability to provide learners with a continuous learning experience with minimal disruption.
- Planning, preparing, delivering and evaluating all courses, considering exams and internal college syllabi and processes.
- Delivering stimulating and engaging sessions aligned with the current Scheme of Learning and course specifications.
- Setting high expectations from the start, embedding college and course expectations, British Values, and life skills to equip learners for success.
- Managing the learning process effectively by guiding and supporting learners, differentiating teaching to meet individual needs, and ensuring appropriate challenge and support.
- Uploading all relevant teaching, learning and assessment materials to the virtual learning environment, keeping them up to date and aligned with unit delivery.
- Maintaining accurate and timely learner, group and progress tracking documents, including attendance and punctuality.
- Setting challenging teaching and learning objectives relevant to the course intent and learner development.
- Agreeing individual learning plans with learners, setting and monitoring SMART targets, and providing meaningful feedback.
- Systematically assessing learners’ work and providing timely, developmental feedback.
- Encouraging learners to reflect on and improve their own performance.
- Providing subject specialist information, advice and support, including progression guidance and referrals to careers teams.
- Identifying and planning additional support for learners in liaison with the learning support team.
- Collaborating with exams, curriculum support and other teams to ensure accurate records and exam arrangements.
- Planning opportunities for learners to experience out-of-classroom contexts such as placements, volunteering, and visits.
- Supporting the development of exciting programmes to help learners gain new skills, qualifications and knowledge.
- Assisting the college marketing team by participating in key events and promoting courses to new learners and employers.
- Writing detailed and accurate course outlines to support departmental and college promotion.
- Conducting interviews and initial assessments for new and existing learners.
- Attending and contributing to departmental, college and external meetings as required.
- Keeping up to date with internal and external assessments and examinations, maintaining appropriate records.
- Undertaking and maintaining training in Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent and Data Protection/GDPR.
- Complying with Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers and college policies.
- Taking responsibility for Health & Safety in own work area.
- Proactively managing own professional development.
- Supporting the priorities and management of the College and undertaking other duties as required.
- Supporting the improvement, growth and sustainability of the College.

Experience
- Experience of teaching in Adult Education or Further Education post-16 college or training environment.
- Experience teaching a range of levels up to GCSE English/Maths, including preparation for GCSE and functional skills.
- Experience of quality improvement processes that support and develop practice.

About You
- Committed to delivering high-quality, engaging teaching and learning.
- Able to manage and support diverse learner needs effectively.
- Proactive in professional development and collaborative working.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Enthusiastic about contributing to curriculum development and learner progression.

Qualifications
- An appropriate teaching qualification for the Post-16 Sector (e.g. DET, Cert. Ed. or equivalent) and/or willingness to complete a Level 4 qualification within the first year of appointment.
- A qualification in the subject specialism to at least Level 4 (e.g. HND, First Degree), or in-depth knowledge with a minimum of 3 years’ substantial experience teaching English/Maths.
- Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics.
- A1 Assessors qualification or equivalent.
- V1 Verifiers qualification or equivalent.