An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Learning Facilitator to work within the healthcare and early years department. You must be an inspiring, dedicated, flexible and enthusiastic Learning Facilitator and will have responsibility for students across Level 1 to Level 3. The key aspect of this role is to deliver our cross-college Employability and PSD agenda. You would be required to work as part of the course team and support the curriculum leader and manager to improve learner punctuality, attendance, retention, achievement and success. The role requires you to liaise with employers to source and monitor high quality student placements. You will also be required to monitor and track the learner journey and to ensure appropriate support is implemented to maximise learner achievement, success and excellent outcomes for all learners. You will have a solution focused and positive work ethic and will share best practice with other members of the team. You will be required to be flexible in your approach with a ‘can-do, will-do’ attitude. You should have excellent communication and ICT skills and be able to deliver a curriculum with a willingness to embed digital skills. You will enjoy working independently as well as thriving on being part of a team. You will be able to juggle a busy workload with a positive approach whilst being eager to learn and keep up to date with the latest practice. The post holder will liaise closely with colleagues to track and monitor progress, as well as provide both group and one-to-one support to learners. The successful applicant will have a related vocational qualification at Level 3 or above in this curriculum area must have relevant vocational experience. About Gateshead College At Gateshead College we’re famous for education with Employment Edge, industry inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills. For teachers and Learning Facilitators this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. This is what makes our college such an exciting place to teach and work. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget. In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone. We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice. At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us. Don’t have a teaching qualification? Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you. We'll provide comprehensive training and cover the cost of your qualification while you gain valuable teaching experience. We understand the commitment involved and that's why we offer paid time off the job to attend training. Additionally, you'll be supported by one of our dedicated teaching staff throughout your journey, so you’ll have the guidance and mentorship needed to thrive in your new role. Benefits: Generous holiday allowance 58 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays). Pro-rata to hours worked. Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services. Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme Travel support including subsidised on site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme. Retail and travel discounts. Volunteering Days. The deadline for applications is Midnight on Sunday 13th October, 2024 and the interviews will take place week commencing 21st October, 2024 Job details Job reference VV1873 Date posted 26/09/2024 Application closing date 13/10/2024 Location Baltic Campus Salary £25,087 up to £27,965 per annum Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching
