Cambridge Regional College is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Supported Learning Lecturer with a focus on Creative Industries to join our team. This role involves providing effective teaching and learning development for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to access and successfully achieve their chosen programme of study.
Key Responsibilities:
- Course Team Leadership:
- Act as course team lead and tutor for a group of students with moderate entry-level learning needs.
- Lead the Introduction to Creative Industries course.
- Curriculum Design:
- Design schemes of work, learning resources, and assessment schedules to capture RARPA outcomes and accredited qualifications.
- Quality Assurance:
- Support internal Quality Assurance processes and prepare accredited work for sampling in adherence to deadlines.
- Teaching English and Maths:
- Teach English and maths at Entry and Level 1, including preparing students for functional skills qualifications.
- Identify Learning Support Needs:
- Assess and address students' learning disabilities.
- Monitor student welfare and make necessary referrals to student services.
- Implement further English and maths interventions, addressing barriers to learning such as ADHD, ASC, and Asperger’s.
- EHCP Tracking:
- Track and monitor students' EHCP targets in line with RARPA processes.
- Collaborative Material Preparation:
- Prepare and adapt learning materials with mentoring staff to ensure all learners make good progress.
- LSM Direction:
- Direct Learning Support Mentors to ensure impactful and rapid learning progress.
- Student Support and Liaison:
- Conduct regular tutorial meetings, liaise with parents, carers, key workers, and Local Authority professionals.
- Track and record intervention strategies from specialists and support mentors in implementing these strategies.
- Training:
- Undertake Proact-SCIP and first aid training for the Supported Learning Department.
- Report Writing:
- Produce written reports to support EHCP meetings.
- Colleague Support:
- Participate in the cover rota to support colleagues during absences or training periods.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Experience working with students with learning disabilities
- Proficiency in teaching English and maths at Entry and Level 1
- Understanding of RARPA processes and EHCP targets
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to design and implement effective learning resources
- Commitment to continuous professional development
At our college, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. As a Maths Lecturer, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives, helping them achieve their educational and career goals. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team that values excellence in teaching and learning.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Discounted rates on Apple products
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards at CRC
- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities.
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.