Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer

hireful; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education college in Weybridge is seeking an Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer to enhance teaching quality and support professional growth among staff. This role involves designing inclusive learning experiences, coaching educators, and integrating digital tools to foster innovation. The ideal candidate holds a PGCE or equivalent and has demonstrable experience in mentoring and developing teaching practices. A supportive and collaborative work environment is offered, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Financial benefits and discounts

Pension (TPS or LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing and fitness resources

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, developing, and delivering inclusive learning experiences.
• Strong background in coaching and mentoring educators.
• Ability to enhance teaching through effective use of digital tools and education technology.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practices to improve learner outcomes.
• Contribute to the Teacher Toolkit resources.
• Carry out learning visits to support professional growth of teaching staff.
• Facilitate adoption of digital tools for innovative TLA practices.

Skills

Inclusive teaching strategies

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

PGCE / Certificate in Education or equivalent Level 5 qualification

Job description

Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – £41,603.39 (BRK39)

Our client is a further education college supporting young people and adults to take the next steps on their career path. They are an inclusive centre for lifelong learning, equipping our learners with the professional behaviours, skills and values that they will need for their careers.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, they'd love to hear from you.

About the role:

As an Advanced Teaching & Learning Developer you will play a key part in the continuous improvement of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (TLA), ensuring a consistently high-quality, engaging, and innovative experience for all learners in alignment with the College’s ‘Brooklands Expects’ ethos.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice, ensuring the integration of inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies that demonstrably improve outcomes for all learners.
• Contribute to the development, updating, and sharing of key resources to support the pedagogical underpinning of the Teacher Toolkit.
• Carry out learning visits and drop-ins to support the professional growth of teaching staff, providing impactful feedback, and contributing to the development of individual development plans.
• Support the effective adoption and use of digital tools and education technology by teachers and assessors to foster innovation and enhance the quality of TLA.
• Support the development and implementation of TLA practices that effectively support learners’ sustained progress in acquiring essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

Required Skills and Experience

• PGCE / Certificate in Education or equivalent Level 5 qualification
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and delivering consistently outstanding, inclusive, and differentiated learning experiences for diverse learner groups
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and facilitating professional development to raise standards in teaching, learning and assessment
• Experience of coaching and mentoring others in an educational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What they offer

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Financial benefits and discounts
• Pension (TPS or LGPS)
• Free on-site parking
• Staff wellbeing and fitness resources
• Employee recognition schemes
• Opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of their students

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employee and is committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. They are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, they do not sponsor work permits. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out, in line with KCSIE, for all shortlisted candidates, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. Recruitment agencies engaging with them will be on their PSL.

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