Study Support Teacher (Higher Education) - Part time

Recruiter
Activate Learning
Location
Oxford,United Kingdom
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000 Per Year
Posted
29 Apr 2024 08:53
Closes
27 May 2024 23:59
Reference
APR20249263
Sector
Further Education
Job Level
Teaching / Lecturing
Specialism
Special Education Needs (SEN) / Supported Learning
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Organisational Type
General Further Education College
Teacher Training
Teacher Training Is Offered

Study Support Teacher (Higher Education) - Part time

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

 

About the role: HE Study Support Teacher 

The HE Study Support Team are part of Group Learning Support, and they offer an inclusive support service to all HE students, whether studying in person or online.  

Our Learning Support teams work on every campus to support, help and teach learners, including apprentices and HE students, to develop effective study and personal skills so that they can make progress on their course, achieve their goals and thrive at college.

We use our Learning Philosophy to help students to become independent and successful learners.

As a Study Support Teacher you will be responsible for the effective preparation, delivery and evaluation of induction workshops, study support lessons, study skills sessions for students, either individually, in small groups or sometimes classes. This may include preparing and delivering training sessions and mentoring staff.

You will also work with faculty staff and other support services to ensure a holistic approach to support.

This is a full time (36 hours a week), permanent contract based at Oxford college 

A flexible approach to working hours will be required to ensure support is provided to students and a hybrid approach to both online and face to face delivery. 

What do you need to be a successful Study Support Teacher at Activate Learning? 

You will have the knowledge and skills to teach students who have a wide range of learning difficulties, disabilities and needs. Knowledge of the Disabled Students’ Allowance process is desirable.  

  • You will be an excellent communicator and have a good team-work ethos.
  • Digital literacy and strong administrative skills are essential as HE support can be delivered either in person or online.
  • Qualified teacher and experience of support for Higher Education are essential.
  • You will be able to be adaptable and be willing to react to change quickly and positively.

Knowledge of the Disabled Students’ Allowance process is desirable.  

Whilst the job is predominately based at Oxford College, we are open to conversations about your home college base. You may be required to travel to alternative campuses as required. 

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

  • Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
  • An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
  • Specialised support and development for teaching staff
  • Access to qualified coaches for all staff
  • Leadership and Management development programmes
  • Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
  • A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
  • Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
  • Employee resource groups
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Refer a friend vacancy incentive
  • Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!