Vocational Instructor
Wey Valley College, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8AA4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
9 May 2024 at 9am
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Art and design, Dance, Drama, Food technology
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UQT Range - Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
Alternative College Hub
Based at Therfield School, Leatherhead
The Inclusive Education Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and experienced Vocational Instructor with the ability to teach and support the delivery of Vocational Subjects for our KS4 students based at the Alternative College Hub. We would be particularly interested in applicants who can offer Food & Catering or Public Services or Music or Performing Arts or Creative Arts as a subject specialism, however we are very open to applicants who have expertise in other vocational areas. Experience of delivering BTEC and/or City and Guilds qualifications is desirable.
The Alternative College Hub houses several provisions that IET operates to support young people at risk of permanent exclusions. At the current time The IET Alternative College and Aspire Project operate within the Hub.
The IET Alternative College (AC) began as an idea in 2021 supporting a small number of students from the IET secondary schools who were struggling to access the AP Academy curriculums post-Covid. Over the past few years the AC has grown significantly where it can support in excess of 60 Year 7-11 students in an academic year who are referred from schools far and wide.
The IET Alternative College (AC) is a virtual and face to face offer for students struggling to access mainstream education. At the AC, students are taught online or face to face in small groups by IET specialist-trained staff. The current offer focuses on:- Maths, English, Personal Growth.
In September 2022, The Aspire Project was conceived in partnership with mainstream secondary schools from the south of Surrey. The Aspire Project supports up to 48 KS4 students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and provides them with a bespoke curriculum of both academic and vocational learning. The current academic offer is Maths, English, Personal Growth with Construction, Mechanics, Hair & Barbering, Childcare, Beauty and Food.
The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and possess the flexibility and creativity to teach and support other subjects with a good understanding of Special Education, Mainstream Education and / or Pupil Referral Units.
This is a permanent position starting 1st September 2024.
The successful candidate will be: -
Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality learning for all young people.
Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with students, staff, parents, Local Governance Board and other stakeholders.
Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.
Positive, honest, open and responsive to change with a good sense of humour.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, IET offers staff the following benefits: -
A competitive salary
A chromebook
'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme
Sociable and friendly staff
Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
Further details about the role
If you are a successful Instructor with strong commitment to inclusive values; have drive and determination; have excellent interpersonal skills; are a proactive team player; have the ability to strengthen partnerships and most importantly are passionate to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date is: Thursday 9th May 2024
Interviews will take place : Week beginning 13th May 2024
Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact: - Rita Rogerson (Director of School Support and Outreach) via rrogerson@ietmat.co.uk
Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form. In accordance with KCSiE and Safer Recruitment we cannot accepts CVs. Applications to be made via the Eteach website using the link below. Please note that candidates must already have the right to work in the UK as we cannot offer sponsorship.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and
volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks
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About Wey Valley College
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 28 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wey Valley College website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rrogerson@ietmat.co.uk
Wey Valley College (WVC) is a 5 – 16 Alternative Provision 'AP' school set over a single campus in Guildford, Surrey. The school is based on a single site, with a Primary school area for 12 students at KS1 and 2, and a secondary area for 32 students at KS3 and KS4.
Our aim is to reduce the numbers of pupils who are permanently excluded from school by offering mainstream schools an alternative to exclusion. We work closely with our Mainstream School partners to support early intervention so as to avoid permanent exclusion through a range of interventions so pupils can be supported, either within their mainstream school or at the college.
WVC became part of the Inclusive Education Trust (IET) which formed in September 2021 and works alongside Reigate Valley College (Reigate) and the Fordway Centre (Ashford Mdx). So whilst you get the benefits of working within a small and supportive setting, by working so closely with our other PRU’s we also provide you with a wide network of support, excellent opportunities for continued professional development and diverse opportunities for career progression.
Our mission statement is “Achieving New Beginnings Together”.
Arranging a visit to Wey Valley College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rrogerson@ietmat.co.uk.
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