Teaching & Learning Coach

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 19-01-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £39,943 per annum pro rata
• Hours: Full or part-time

Description

Plumpton College is developing as a leading land-based education provider offering a wide range of high-quality learning opportunities across further and higher education. We foster creative and innovative pedagogical practices among our teaching staff, ultimately seeking to improve student outcomes.

The Teaching and Learning Coach takes a leading role in supporting the continuous professional development of teaching staff, helping them to maximise their potential as outstanding professional educators. The Coach supports staff through one to one coaching and mentoring sessions, peer observation of teaching and learning, and team teaching as well as planning for and delivery of CPD sessions to groups of teachers. They may also be required to teach on initial teacher education courses.

Committed to our College values, the successful candidate will have a track record of supporting the pedagogical development of staff through coaching and mentoring. They will be flexible in their approach, working effectively with staff from a variety of backgrounds.  They will have experience of a variety of different subject/vocational areas.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Level 5 qualification in education and training or equivalent, and a Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring or equivalent. They will illustrate a commitment to regular CPD, keeping abreast of the most current pedagogical research and strategies that positively impact student outcomes. They will be a clear communicator, professional, and a confident team player with a strong desire to drive forward educational standards. They will also be flexible with working hours, as some evening work will be required.

Why Plumpton College?

At Plumpton College, we are:

• Ambitious & Progressive: Constantly looking to innovate and improve
• Professional & Supportive: Providing a friendly and collaborative environment for both staff and students
• Committed to Personal and Professional Development: You'll have access to CPD opportunities to enhance your career

As well as a competitive salary, you can also look forward to a great range of benefits including: 37 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas; membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme; TOTUM card; Employee Assistance Programme; free onsite parking; discounted Plumpton wine; staff discounts on Plumpton courses; free eye tests; cycle to work scheme; and free use of the onsite gym.

It is essential that you have your own transport due to the location of the role and the hours of work.

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources, and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. 

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.

Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.