Additional Support Lecturer at Nottingham College

February 24, 2024

Job Description

  • Access to Additional Annual Leave
  • Access to NUS/TOTUM Discount
  • Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Annual Travel Passes Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Helpline

JOB LOCATIONS

Adams Building
Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG

Basford
664 Nuthall Road, Basford, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ

City Hub
111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB

High Pavement Sixth Form
Chaucer Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LP

Highfields
Jesse Boot Avenue, Science Park, University Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7 2RU

London Road
London Road, Nottingham, NG2 3DX

Supporting documents

Location: Ruddington – with requirements to work across multiple college sites

Your future is here

A place to inspire

In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

Who we need

We are looking for an experienced Additional Support Tutor, with a specialism in supporting learners with Dyslexia to join our ALS team. You will be supporting Apprentices who are based across all college campuses. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing support to Apprenticeship teams on how to engage with dyslexic and neuro-diverse apprentices
  • Assessing apprentices using a variety of tests to determine if exam arrangements are required
  • Working to tight deadlines to ensure arrangements are in place for our apprentices
  • Be confident in having challenging conversations
  • Continue to upskill with the relevant training, i.e., taking part in CPD days, annual PATOSS (or equivalent) updates, that are required in the role.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will be a team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Essential skills required include:

  • You will hold a level 7 SpLD (Dyslexia) qualification.
  • Strong organisation and planning skills
  • Able to be proactive in working independently
  • Understand and have a commitment to the delivery of high-quality education
  • Experience of producing Individual Learning Plans, Support Plans and assessment reports
  • Demonstrate the ability to contribute to staff development on supporting apprentices with specific learning difficulties

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 18 March 2024

A place to belong

Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.

Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.


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