Fixed Term Contract until end of August 2024
Carshalton College are seeking a Team Leader – someone to take responsibility for the organisation of the Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) in Education & Learning.
You will teach on, coordinate, and develop the Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) in Education & Learning as well as cross teach on Foundation Degree and BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Education. You will take responsibility for the organisation of the HE courses and take part in curriculum planning and product development.
We’re looking for someone who is educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area and who has experience of teaching on Degree programmes in Education & Learning, both theoretical and practical sessions. You’ll hold a recognised teaching qualification and understand the Degree framework.
We’d like you to have knowledge of current curriculum initiatives and the implications for learning strategies. You will understand a range of teaching strategies that meet individual learning needs as well as the differing educational and pastoral needs of students.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 15th December 2023
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process