HE Advisory Teacher

Activate-Learning-1; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Staff Awards

Wellbeing resources

Health Cash Plan

Learning & Development

Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Competitive salaries

On-Site Facilities

Job summary

Activate Learning invites applications for an HE Advisory Teacher to support adult learners in Higher Education. You will teach Level 5 undergraduate students on a Practitioner Research Project module and supervise their progress while supporting other HE programmes.

You will maintain online resources using Blackboard and help widen participation for non-traditional learners. The role is casual with variable hours based at Bracknell and Wokingham college.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting research in education sector.
• Experience teaching Higher Education to Level 5 adult learners.
• Confident using and maintaining Blackboard or similar VLE.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise Level 5 undergraduate students on a Practitioner Research Project module.
• Support wider participation and non-traditional learners in HE programmes.
• Maintain online learning resources via the University’s Blackboard system.

Skills

Education research

HE teaching

Blackboard proficiency

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

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Are you passionate about supporting adult learners and helping students succeed in Higher Education?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated HE Advisory Teacher to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will teach and supervise Level 5 undergraduate students undertaking a Practitioner Research Project module, with a particular focus on supporting wider participation and non-traditional learners.
Alongside module delivery, you will play a key role in providing support across other Higher Education programmes and maintaining online learning resources through the University's Blackboard system.

This is a casual, variable hours role based at our Bracknell and Wokingham college.

What do you need to be successful as an HE Advisory Teacher at Activate Learning?

We are looking for a candidate with recent experience of conducting research within the education sector and teaching educational research to Level 5 adult learners. You will have experience teaching and supporting Higher Education students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from widening participation and non-traditional routes into Higher Education. The successful candidate will be confident using and maintaining the University Blackboard system, or a similar virtual learning environment. A genuine commitment to helping students achieve their academic goals and succeed in Higher Education is essential.

What do Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme, with an afternoon focused on sharing our approaches to teaching and assessment. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits:Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Competitive salaries:Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.