Description

Plumpton College is the leader of land and environment education in the Southeast, renowned for our outstanding innovative practice and ability to align delivery to meet the needs of local and national employers. With a significant growth in our student numbers in recent years the organisation has made great progress in achieving its ambitious future vision to be providing ever more students equipped for their future careers in these all-important disciplines.

Our Teaching and Learning Coaches take a leading role in supporting the continuous professional development of teaching staff, helping them to maximise their potential as outstanding professional educators. The Coaches support staff through one to one coaching and mentoring sessions, peer observation of teaching and learning, and team teaching, as well as planning for and delivery of CPD sessions to groups of teachers. They may also be required to teach on initial teacher education courses.

Committed to our College values, the successful candidate will have a track record of supporting the pedagogical development of staff through coaching and mentoring. They will be flexible in their approach, working effectively with staff from a variety of backgrounds. They have experience of a variety of different subject/vocational areas.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Level 5 qualification in education and training or equivalent. They will also hold a Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring or equivalent or be willing to achieve this qualification within 12 months.

They will illustrate a commitment to regular CPD, keeping abreast of the most current pedagogical research and strategies that positively impact student outcomes. They will be a clear communicator, professional and a confident team player with a strong desire to drive forward educational standards. They will also be flexible with working hours, as some evening work will be required.

It is essential that you have your own transport due to the location of the role and the hours of work.

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources, and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do - if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we'd like to hear from you!

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme; comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable); TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.