Course Manager - Foundation Learning

We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for a Course Manager in Foundation Learning to become a key member of our Foundation Learning department.

As a Course Manager in Foundation Learning, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

• Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying subject specialisms on a range of courses for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities from milestone 5 to entry 3, in line with College policies and procedure as directed by the Foundation Manager.
• Disseminating updated information and course specifications ensuring that awarding organisation requirements are met i.e. awarding organisation registrations for the main programme and additional qualifications
• Liaising with the course team and relevant staff to ensure that all students are enrolled and follow a designated study programme which meets current timetabling policy rules including work placement and enhancement.

Our ideal candidates will have experience of teaching students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and experience of consistently providing a high-quality learning experience for all students, alongside the following qualifications:

• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent
• Safeguarding training
• Equality and Diversity training
• PGCE/CertEd or equivalent

Further details of the essential criteria for the post can be located within the Job Description.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College

37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year

392.2 hours holiday per annum, inclusive of public holidays

An Enhanced DBS check will be required and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, which would not be filtered in line with current guidance.

Interviews will be held on 28th March 2022.

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the interests of business continuity The Bedford College Group has made the decision to conduct out interviews via Microsoft Teams. More information on Microsoft Teams interviews will be discussed at interview stage.

Supporting Documents

• FSP Course Manager JS Jan 22 (1).docx

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.