Teacher - Information Technology
Nelson and Colne College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £33,751 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2014
Job overview
An introduction:
This is an exciting new role that will sit within the newly formed Creative and Digital Division at the College. The successful candidate will be joining a very student focused team and will share the same values of high quality teaching and high expectations of the students.
With this in mind we are looking to recruit a highly ambitious; enthusiastic teacher who is self-motivated and can work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be experienced in teaching A Level and BTEC IT/Multimedia at Level 2/Level 3.
The Priorities:
The main focus of the division this coming year is to reinvigorate the A Level Applied ICT programme, and implement A-Level reforms accordingly. There will be opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to how the division moves forward as an integrated unit, bringing together IT, Media and Art.
As an Outstanding college it is expected that the successful candidate will be an excellent teacher with a track record of successful teaching and learning across A Level and BTEC courses.
The overall experience of our students is key, therefore enriching the students time with us is critical, it would therefore be expected that the successful candidate would contribute to this.
Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate would have experience in teaching A Level Applied ICT and vocational IT (BTEC levels 2-3). Knowledge and/or experience of computer games development, along with a range of programming languages would be beneficial.
The post is suitable for either an experienced practitioner or a newly qualified teacher and CPD is an important part of the College's ethos.
To Apply:
Visit the College's website to download a full application pack - http://www.nelson.ac.uk/index.php/about-the-college/vacancies or contact Human Resources on 01282 440363
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 2nd October 2014
Interview process: To be confirmed
About Nelson and Colne College
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Nelson and Colne College, located in the town of Nelson, Lancashire, offers further education to 1,600 full-time students and 3,500 part-time adults. The college was founded during the reorganisation of education in Pendle in the early 1970s and created by the merger of several local sixth forms.
Recent investments have included a £2m engineering facility, an all-weather sports pitch and gym, fully equipped science laboratories, and student study and social spaces. In January 2017, Nelson and Colne College launched a university centre to offer a range of higher education programmes in East Lancashire and beyond.
Principal
Amanda Melton
Values and vision
Nelson and Colne College’s overarching vision is summed up in its commitment to “expanding horizons; excelling together; and always learning". It promises to: put people at its centre; take care to understand each other’s individual qualities and needs; ensure that every single member of the college knows they matter; and celebrate individuality and recognise the strength of diversity.
The college also promotes a “green” ethos among its students and staff, setting up a sustainability group to raise awareness of environmental issues. The whole college has signed up to challenging goals to reduce its carbon footprint.
Ofsted report
“The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities.”
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