Vocational Learner Development Coach: Media
The School of Creative Industries and Digital Technologies
Ref: VBSS16.108
1. The Appointment
There’s never been a more exciting time to join West Nottinghamshire College Group.West Nottinghamshire College Group has grown from a local college to an international organisation with a reputation for dynamism and success. The college group is made up of a number of separate companies all with education and training to the very highest level at their heart.
We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Outstanding resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.
Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group. VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.
JOINING OUR JOURNEY
When you join our college, our staff have access to numerous benefits and facilities:
· Pension Scheme
· Occupational Health Service
· Childcare Voucher Scheme
· Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
· Staff Development days/week (July)
· Free confidential counselling service
· Staff recognition awards
· Free car parking
· On-site Butterflies Day Nursery (Derby Road)
· On-site hair and beauty salon, Revive Spa, fine dining Refine Restaurant and Create Theatre
ABOUT THE TEAM
The School of Creative Industries and Digital Technologies is looking to appoint a dynamic Vocational Learner Development Coach to its media and music curriculum area. You will make a considerable contribution to learners’ vocational skill development and work closely with teaching and support teams to maximise learners’ success and achievement.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will support the acquisition and development of vocational skills in a range of media applications and contexts including film and TV, interactive media design, film editing, TV studio and location filming and broadcast.
You will deliver skills based workshops for 1:1 or groups and will assess student progress in skill development in accordance with awarding body regulations and in consultation with delivery staff.
You will have skill and experience in a range of media broadcast and interactive media design equipment and industry related contexts. Ideally, you will have a range of skills and experience in areas such as digital video editing, filming, camera operation, TV studio, Apple Mac design packages, interactive and multimedia design and computer interactivity. You will have experience of live and location work and be skilled in supporting such events.
Ideally, you must have proven experience of working with young people and it would advantageous to have worked in a college/school/youth environment.
You will be based with the Media and Music team and support learners from this area. However, you may also work with both staff and learners from across other areas within the School as well as liaising, where appropriate, with other areas both internally and externally.
You will provide individual and group support for learning and may be involved in a range of enrichment and wider learning activities.
You will demonstrate energy, passion and enthusiasm for making a difference and have the proven ability to lead group sessions, to engage, motivate and support young people, both individually and in groups.
It is essential that the person appointed has the ability to build positive relationships, displaying excellent communication and organisational skills.
The role will require you to embed the college’s values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike.
2. The Post
2.1 Main Duties and Responsibilities
a) Deliver high quality skill based instruction and support and/or group tutorials/workshops using a variety of learning strategies, activities and resources.
b) Prepare appropriate lesson plans (in consultation with delivery staff and informed by schemes of work) for taught sessions with groups of learners using college documentation.
c) Carry out practical and observational assessment in line with awarding body requirements and in consultation with the relevant tutor and informed by the scheme of work.
d) Ensure learners gain sound technical knowledge of the subject through practical workshop activities.
e) To be responsible for the effective operation of specialist vocational workshops and studios.
f) To be responsible for the supervision of students timetabled in the workshop and studios.
g) To mark and assess work and to give feedback to students as required and appropriate.
h) Work within college frameworks to monitor and assess students’ progress and provide them with regular and constructive feedback.
i) To set and monitor individual student progress including target setting and monitoring of individual learning plans.
j) Support learners through recording, tracking, documenting and discussion for progress of individual study.
k) Monitor learner attendance and punctuality and support the learner as they progress through the course.
l) To take every opportunity to develop and promote English and Maths skills where appropriate.
m) To maintain appropriate standards of learner behaviour.
n) To support the student induction and re-induction programmes.
o) To provide, where appropriate, coaching and mentoring for learners who may be at risk or who are struggling to cope with their programme of study. This may include the setting of individual targets to support a successful outcome.
p) To attend where necessary School of Learning events such as parents’ evenings, meet the tutor events, college open evenings and marketing events including school liaison visits, external events, taster visits and School of Learning performances and exhibitions.
q) To attend appropriate School and team meetings as required and to provide appropriate feedback regarding student progress.
r) To assist with marketing activities to promote the full range of products offered.
s) To take responsibility for your own professional development and continually update as necessary.
2.2 Other Responsibilities
a) To uphold and promote all company policies and procedures, promoting those specifically applicable to this area of work, including the Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety policies and procedures and attend training as requested.
b) To comply with all college standards and expectations, including college learner procedures and practices and safeguarding policy and practices.
c) To keep up to date, so far as necessary, for the efficient executing of the job, with new legislation, procedures and techniques and attend relevant mandatory training.
d) To be conversant with and participate in activities and developments at college, regional and national level which are relevant to the post.
e) To present and promote an appropriate public image in representing the college group and its subsidiaries.
f) To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required commensurate with the post.
3. Skills, Qualities & Knowledge
/ Essential / Desirable /Qualifications:
Qualified to Level 4 in a related vocational area / ü
English to at least level 2 / ü
ICT Level 2 / ü
Maths to at least level 2 / ü
Certificate in Teaching in Lifelong learning or equivalent (or willing to work towards within 3 years of appointment) / ü
Experience
Recent and relevant experience and working within a vocationally related area of the media industry / ü
Experience of providing effective learning experiences to young people aged 16-24 in groups and one to one / ü
Experience of developing and delivering skills workshops that would support learners vocational progress / ü
Experience of assessment and assessment practices / ü
Experience of providing effective developmental feedback to learners as a result of assessment tasks / ü
Evidence of providing effective coaching / mentoring to groups and individuals / ü
Skills /Knowledge
Demonstrate suitability to work with children and
vulnerable adults including knowledge/understanding of
safeguarding and DBS compliance / ü
Excellent skills and technical knowledge in at least one specialist area with the vocation e.g. media film and TV, interactive media design / ü
Excellent skills and knowledge of the effective operation of specialist studios such as TV and audio recording, edit suites / ü
Excellent skills in using a variety of computer applications for multimedia design, video editing, audio and TV recording / ü
Ability to build positive and professional relationships / ü
Use creativity to provide a positive learning experience / ü
Ability to develop and deliver effective learning materials and information / ü
Provide constructive feedback / ü
Collate tracking records / ü
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills / ü
Ability to analyse information and situations and recommend ways forward / ü
Self-managing/reflective / ü
Ability to organise, plan and prioritise / ü
Good time manager / ü
Understand the need for thorough risk assessments / ü
Organise the maintenance of a positive working environment for learners / ü
Qualities/Approach linked to college values
Demonstrate a positive approach to equality and diversity and customer service / üDemonstrate an ability to take responsibility for own and others Health and Safety at work / ü
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare / ü
Enthusiasm / ü
Commitment to learners and colleagues / ü
Self-confident / ü
Approachable / ü
Empathy / ü
Flexibility / ü
Open and responsive / ü
Excellent team member / ü
Ability to articulate clearly and objectively / ü
Demonstrate that you take responsibility and ownership, e.g. meeting deadlines, sharing practice, following organisational procedures, challenge processes that don’t work for customers. / ü
4. Position within the College
The post-holder will be part of the School of Creative Industries and Digital Technologies and will report directly to the Curriculum Manager: Media and Music.
5. Terms & Conditions
a) The post is offered on a Vision Business Support contract and is subject to those terms and conditions.
b) The salary will be £21,294 per annum (Band 5).
c) You will be entitled to 25 days leave, plus bank holidays. Up to 5 days leave can be directed for efficiency closure.
d) You will be required to work 37 hours per week on a flexible basis.
e) The Company operates a Scottish Widows Group Personal Pension Plan.
f) The post holder may be located at any West Nottinghamshire College Group site and may be expected to travel as required. You will however be given reasonable notice of any change in your principal place of work and be fully consulted.
6. The Application
Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to complete an online application form by 5pm on Thursday 8th December 2016.
www.wnc.ac.uk/vacancies
THE COLLEGE GROUP PROMOTES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY.
The college group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Posts may be subject to DBS check. The successful candidate will be required to pay for the DBS check .themselves; the cost will automatically be deducted from their first salary payment. This is currently £44.
It is an offence for anyone who is barred by the ISA from working with children and or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.