Sessional Employability/ICT Tutor - New Directions College - Reading
New Directions College, the Adult Community Learning and Skills service of Reading Borough Council is empowering adult learners in Reading. As a vibrant and welcoming educational institution, we annually serve over 2000 students and apprentices in Reading, directly and in collaboration with our trusted partners and subcontractors.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role:
As we embark on an exciting phase of expansion and growth, we’re looking for a passionate and highly skilled individual to join our team. If you have a strong background in Employability/ICT and a talent for teaching, this is the opportunity for you.
We're seeking a Tutor who can effectively deliver entry-level to level two classes, helping adult learners in the local community gain essential skills. Your expertise in Employability/ICT, particularly in Office 365, should be top-notch and easily demonstrated.
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities are essential, given the diverse audience you'll be instructing and the need to create educational resources. You will be responsible for delivering instruction and assessment in alignment with both accredited and non-accredited curricula, necessitating experience in both areas.Furthermore, you'll be expected to conduct lessons both in person and online, necessitating comfort and proficiency in a variety of teaching modalities.
This sessional position entails flexibility, including the delivery of courses during both daytime and evening sessions. Teaching locations include our main site at 330 Northumberland Avenue and various community venues across Reading.
You’ll be joining a dynamic team of passionate professionals committed to providing exceptional education for all.
You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we doDrive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our Offer
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environmentLocal Government Pension Scheme
Annual membership to the Society of Education and Training (SET)
Access to a range of training and learning opportunities to help you develop.
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) at Civic Offices rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
To find out more about New Directions College, visit the website: www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk
For more information on the role please contact Laura Jordan - Employment and Skills Curriculum Manager - 07815 642 764 or laura.jordan@reading.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 20th October 2024Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.