Learning and Development Coach

Contract: 1 FTE Maternity Cover and 0.5 Permanent

Location: Nottingham College Sites

Nottingham College is one of the largest further education colleges in the country creating opportunities for employment and progression to higher education for the people of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire; raising their prosperity and that of the local economy.

To support our journey from good to outstanding we wish to appoint inspirational teachers to act as Learning and Development Coaches. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about improving the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and eager to help other teachers to secure high quality learning and progress.  You will contribute to embedding the teacher development strategy and work closely with teachers across the full range of the college provision to assess and enhance the quality of the learning experience.

This role is pivotal in driving quality improvements in teaching, learning and assessment and will involve: 

  • Coaching, mentoring and leading professional development
  • Developing innovative learning methods and resources 
  • Conducting observations and learning walks 

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, creative and committed members of the teaching profession who are keen to make a difference to the people of Nottingham.  You will be a strong communicator with a collaborative style and above all be committed to the highest standards and inspiring others to achieve those. 

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Verity Holman, Head of Teaching, Learning and Improvement, on 0115 912 5502 or email verity.holman@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

The closing date is 25 July 2019 @ 23.00hrs

Interviews are planned for TBC

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Please be aware that the College is currently undertaking job evaluation on all roles and implementing a new pay and grading system and new contractual documentation. Applicants should be aware that the advertised salary for this role represents the salary at the point of advertising but that this may change under the new pay and grading system.

Please be aware that this job is offered on Nottingham College terms and conditions of employment.

Please apply via the link.