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Advanced Practitioner (0.6 FTE) With option of additional teaching hours (0.4FTE) (2 posts)
| Posting date: | 20 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £42,919 per year |
| Additional salary information: | pa inclusive based on working 36 hours per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2025 |
| Location: | Isleworth, West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Thames College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1APL01 |
Summary
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.
We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.
We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.
At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The purpose of the post is:
As a member of the quality team, the Advanced Practitioner will work with individuals and departments to support high quality teaching, learning and assessment across the college.
Person Specification:
Please study the items in this person specification carefully when completing your application form. Please provide evidence and practical examples of how well you meet each criterion.
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent, in a relevant curriculum specialism, with a recognised teaching qualification.
2. Proven track record of planning and delivery high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
3. Evidence of continuous professional development
With a focus on
• Innovative and current pedagogical teaching strategies
• Sharing of good and best practice
4. Sound specialist knowledge and experience of effective pedagogical techniques
With a focus on:
• Innovative and impactful teaching, learning and assessment
• Inspirational teaching and learning
• Effective assessment strategies
5. Ability to work effectively with others
With a focus on
• A consistently pro-active, positive and clear approach
• Setting and maintaining high standards
• Commitment to supporting and developing others
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Regular, consistent and structured contact
6. Confidence with and possession of excellent digital and IT skills
With a focus on:
• Using technology to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Experienced and confident practitioner with progress tracking systems such as ProMonitor, Markbook, ProPortal and Onefile
7. Experience of implementing and monitoring quality assurance processes that have led to tangible improvements in teaching, learning and assessment
With a focus on:
• Planning and delivering effective CPD and staff development
• Knowledge and application of varied teaching and learning strategies including learning technology
8. Communication: ability to identify strategies and interventions to address development needs and support ongoing development of delivery staff
With a focus on:
• Clarity and appropriate communication of key priorities and actions
• Structured and purposeful, outlining clear expectations
• Effective coaching, mentoring and support
• Listen and empathise
9. Ability to practise the principles of collaborative working
With a focus on:
• Consultation and involvement
• Consensus and decision-making
• Supportive structures and processes
10. Have an awareness of Prevent and Safeguarding.
Equality and diversity
West Thames College champions excellence, integrity, equality and respect.
This means we aspire to the highest achievements for our students and the best possible working environment for our staff.
The whole college community - women and men, younger and older, from different, social and ethnic backgrounds, a variety of faiths, cultures and languages, lesbian, gay and straight, disabled and non-disabled – we are all treated with the same respect and entitled to the same chances to succeed.
We champion diversity because we know that a rich mix of people makes the college a more productive and creative place to study and work.
And we champion equality because it is the right thing to do.
We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.
We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.
At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The purpose of the post is:
As a member of the quality team, the Advanced Practitioner will work with individuals and departments to support high quality teaching, learning and assessment across the college.
Person Specification:
Please study the items in this person specification carefully when completing your application form. Please provide evidence and practical examples of how well you meet each criterion.
1. Educated to degree level or equivalent, in a relevant curriculum specialism, with a recognised teaching qualification.
2. Proven track record of planning and delivery high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
3. Evidence of continuous professional development
With a focus on
• Innovative and current pedagogical teaching strategies
• Sharing of good and best practice
4. Sound specialist knowledge and experience of effective pedagogical techniques
With a focus on:
• Innovative and impactful teaching, learning and assessment
• Inspirational teaching and learning
• Effective assessment strategies
5. Ability to work effectively with others
With a focus on
• A consistently pro-active, positive and clear approach
• Setting and maintaining high standards
• Commitment to supporting and developing others
• Effective communication and collaboration
• Regular, consistent and structured contact
6. Confidence with and possession of excellent digital and IT skills
With a focus on:
• Using technology to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment
• Experienced and confident practitioner with progress tracking systems such as ProMonitor, Markbook, ProPortal and Onefile
7. Experience of implementing and monitoring quality assurance processes that have led to tangible improvements in teaching, learning and assessment
With a focus on:
• Planning and delivering effective CPD and staff development
• Knowledge and application of varied teaching and learning strategies including learning technology
8. Communication: ability to identify strategies and interventions to address development needs and support ongoing development of delivery staff
With a focus on:
• Clarity and appropriate communication of key priorities and actions
• Structured and purposeful, outlining clear expectations
• Effective coaching, mentoring and support
• Listen and empathise
9. Ability to practise the principles of collaborative working
With a focus on:
• Consultation and involvement
• Consensus and decision-making
• Supportive structures and processes
10. Have an awareness of Prevent and Safeguarding.
Equality and diversity
West Thames College champions excellence, integrity, equality and respect.
This means we aspire to the highest achievements for our students and the best possible working environment for our staff.
The whole college community - women and men, younger and older, from different, social and ethnic backgrounds, a variety of faiths, cultures and languages, lesbian, gay and straight, disabled and non-disabled – we are all treated with the same respect and entitled to the same chances to succeed.
We champion diversity because we know that a rich mix of people makes the college a more productive and creative place to study and work.
And we champion equality because it is the right thing to do.
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