Curriculum Support Assistant - Built Environment

Derby College; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests with Specsavers

Continuous development and progression

Discounts and staff perks

Job summary

Derby College in the East Midlands region is seeking a Curriculum Support Assistant for the Built Environment department. Based at the Roundhouse Campus, Hudson Building, you will support staff during practical tasks and help develop students’ practical skills.

This role offers insight into teaching and opportunities to grow in the profession.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 2 qualification in Built Environment studies.
• Flexible, self-motivated and dedicated to student achievement.
• Desire to enhance students’ practical skills and support curriculum staff with teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist Built Environment staff during practical tasks.
• Provide insight into teaching and help students develop practical skills.

Skills

Practical tasks understanding

Student support

Flexibility

Motivation to teach

Education

Level 2 qualification in Built environment studies

Job description

Proposed interview date: 28th September

Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation– Collaboration

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Derby College Group (DCG) for a Curriculum Support Assistant to join our fantastic built environment department. This role will be based at our iconic Roundhouse Campus at the Hudson building.

The Opportunity

This role is a supporting role which requires the successful candidate to assist the Built environment staff during the practical based tasks. It offers an insight into teaching and could provide an excellent opportunity to develop in the teaching profession.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description here.

About You

You will be flexible, self-motivated and dedicated to student achievement. A good understanding of practical tasks is required along with a desire to enhance student’s practical skills and support curriculum staff with their teaching. You will have at least a level 2 qualification in Built environment studies.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description here.

The Benefits

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail]

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately,this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies

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