Trainee Teacher - Digital Technology & Computer Science (J002566)

Role: Trainee Teacher Graduate Programme

Location: Halesowen College

Salary: £24,294

Benefits: Teachers / Government Pension Scheme, Annual Leave during Non-Teaching Periods, DET Course, Wellbeing checks, Cycle to Work Scheme, Fitness & wellbeing Facilities, Eyecare, Discounts in Training Salons and much more

About Halesowen College:

Halesowen College primarily serves the communities of Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley and Sandwell. Many students are from urban areas including many wards that score highly on the index of deprivation. In addition to providing one of the most comprehensive curriculum offers in the region, the College works hard to remove any barriers that students might encounter. We are the only college in the region to offer a free coach service to all learners with over 2000 students accessing these coach services each week.

The College has:

• Excellent relationships with local schools and recruits’ students from more than 100 others.
• Some 4,300 funded full-time 16-18 learners
• Growing numbers of adults;14-16-year-old elected home-educated students and a small but rapidly increasing number of apprentices.
• Programmes range from Entry Level to Level 4. Adult provision is primarily concentrated on GCSE English, Maths and Access to Higher Education programmes supported by some specific vocational expertise on areas such as Counselling.
• There is a growing number of students who receive learning support assistance, and most have access arrangements for their exams or assessment.
• University Centre Halesowen partly funded by the University of Worcester, as well as other extensive partnerships that compliments the College’s higher level vocational pathways for students who are unlikely to access traditional university education.
• Strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, including the West Midlands Combined Authority, Local Enterprise Partnership, schools, multi-academy trusts, employers and the local community.

Roles Available:

We are very excited to be recruiting for x5 New Graduates to join us in August on our Trainee Teacher programme. You will be funded to achieve a Diploma in Education and Training (DET course) whilst gaining hands on teaching experience. A qualification in teaching will provide a practical introduction and a gradual build-up of your skills and knowledge. Alongside this will be a range of job shadowing and where appropriate, industrial updating to further your knowledge in this specialist area. You will be given day release to support you in your studies for your DET course.

Throughout your trainee programme you will be managed by a mentor who will put together an individualised training plan to meet the needs of a changing curriculum and shape your development. The programme will include; delivery of a lesson in your subject specialism, functional skills, personal coaching and developing the use of creative IT in the classroom. Initially, trainees will undertake observations of experienced teachers and then progress to a small teaching load which will increase as you become more experienced. There would also be an expectation that trainees deliver some Functional Skills or Personal Skills Development.

By the end of the two years, you should have successfully completed your teaching qualification and be a competent teacher with a full teaching timetable. Therefore, if your performance as a teacher is good then you will have the opportunity to be able to transfer onto a teaching contract.

Who are we looking for:

We are looking for 5 Trainee teachers to join us in the following departments:

• Digital Technology & Computer Science – Graduates withDegrees in – Computer science, Programming, Networking, Cyber Security, Digital IT, Computing
• Business – Graduates withDegrees in: Marketing, HR, Enterprise, Finance / Accounting, Law, business Management degrees
• Health & Social care – Graduates with Degrees in – Social Work, Clinical, Health related degrees
• Social Science – Graduates with Degrees inPsychology, Sociology, Criminology, Health & social Care,
• Sports & Public Services Graduates with Degrees in -Anatomy, Sporting degrees, Criminology

Halesowen College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.

We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions. Our College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to better serve our students and community. We believe that diversity in our workforce enriches our organisation, makes us more effective in accomplishing our mission, and is a key to our continued success. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that underrepresented groups bring to the table, and we know that this diversity helps us make better decisions, create innovative solutions, and build stronger relationships with our students and community. We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel supported, respected and valued.

What happens next:

• After we receive your CV our resource team will be in touch to have a conversation with you to understand more about your areas of interest to determine which Trainee Teacher role / Department you would be best suited to.
• You will be invited to attend our online assessment centre, our “Discovery Day” in which you will meet us virtually, and we can learn more about you. Also giving you a great opportunity to experience a virtual assessment centre process and receive feedback to support your job hunting.
• The final stage is an invitation to attend Halesowen college, meet the team, see the college and complete your tasks and interview.
• We support you throughout the offer stages, starting and finding your feet in your new Trainee Teacher role.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 24 months

Salary: From £24,294.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trainee Teacher - Digital Technology & Computer Science (J002566)
Expected start date: 23/08/2023