Based at North Devon Campus,Part-Time- Maternity Cover

Non-Contractual

ASSESSOR – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Based at North Devon Campus,Part-time- maternity cover

Information for Candidates

Petroc is one of the South West's leading colleges, committed to raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond. Operating from three campuses, two in North Devon (Barnstaple) and one in Mid Devon (Tiverton), Petroc reaches out to a large rural community across the whole county.

We provide an exceptional range of further and higher education programmes which, in line with our vision, will equip our communities for the future, economically, socially and culturally.

We have many things to be proud of at Petroc. Our students consistently produce record-breaking results and progress onto the country's leading universities, further training or employment. We have enviable learner success rates placing us in the top 9% of colleges in the country for A Levels and BTECs. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do and we are proud of their successes.

Our whole community is committed to driving forward educational success in further and higher education and we all strive to raise the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond.

We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition; and our personality is summarised in our vision ‘Raising Aspirations, Realising Potential, Supporting Success’.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities. Over 16,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 900, the college is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.

Petroc delivers significant provision across all Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Education Funding Agency (EFA) programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational, work based, recreational and Higher Educational (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth) subjects.

Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions, to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people, adults and employers in the area.

We are developing inspiring state-of-the-art facilities, having recently opened a Future Technologies Centre at our Mid Devon Campus, an Engineering Centre of Excellence at our North Devon Campus; and we have a Lifestyle and Tourism Centre which opened in Summer 2016.

With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s Brannams Campus in Barnstaple has seen a very large increase in Higher Education and further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus. In total, some 450 people currently study Higher Education at the college, with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.

Now would be an exciting time to join the College as we continue to push the boundaries of educational excellence and maximise our potential to serve our communities.

In November 2015 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Type

The advertised post is part –time, fixed term maternity cover.

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a 37 hour week. The hours for this post are 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

Holiday

Thepostholderwillbeentitledto25days paidleaveperannum,plusBankHolidays. Alsothe collegetraditionallyclosesbetweenChristmasandtheNewYearandthesethreedaysareadditionaltothepostholder’sleaveentitlement. After 5 years’ service the entitlement will increase to 30 days.

Pay

The salary for this post will be £9,664 - £13,758 (£19,329 - £27,516 FTE) per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

PensionScheme

You will automatically join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is an index linked final salary scheme. The contribution that you would make would be 7.4% of your gross salary, with Petroc making a contribution of 16.4% on your behalf.

Appraisal

All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme. You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any performance-related pay element.

Essential Training

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training and Safeguarding Training as part of their Contract of Employment.

Trade Unions

You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged to do so by college management. This is because college management consults with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented. Recognised unions are UNISON for support staff, UCU and ATL for academic staff. If you are appointed to the post you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative.

Criminal Background Disclosure

You are required to disclose any criminal convictions or police cautions on your application form. Failure to disclose this could lead to instant dismissal from your employment at Petroc. This will necessitate you filling in the appropriate application form prior to your interview.

Sick Pay

Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment and Sickness Procedures.

ID Badges

Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises.

• To create, assess and support learners in the area of Leadership and Higher Technical Skills to complete the workplace component of their programme.

• Liaise with employers to support sign up of apprentices.
• To provide instruction and facilitation on full time study programmes and part time vocational courses and short courses within the relevant subject area.
• To prepare relevant learning material and student assignments.
• To mark/assess student work as required and to awarding body standards.
• To provide appropriate support to students including action planning, guidance and the development and review of individual learning plans/study programmes.
• To Interview prospective students and liaise closely with parents throughout the length of the programme.
• To carry out administrative functions associated with the development and delivery of learning programmes within the relevant area including participation in relevant team and course meetings.
• To participate as required in staff development activities and in continuous professional development.
• To fully participate in the College’s Quality processes which form part of the annual quality cycle; including the relevant self-assessment report documents and quality improvement plans.

• Setting up and monitoring suitable placements which meet the requirements of the programmes.
• Developing a communication network between Lecturers and placement settings.
• Negotiating times for assessed observations with workplaces.
• Assessing in the workplace.
• Some teaching of units where assessment is linked to the workplace.
• Researching new placements.
• Participation in marketing and promotion.
• Participation in team meetings.
• Willingness to develop own teaching and assessing skills.
• Negotiation and communication with employer.
• Identify recruitment opportunities.
• Work with the team to meet internal and external targets.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: ASSESSOR TRAINER

Essential

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Certificate of Education or equivalent
• An assessor qualification or willingness to achieve

• Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline

Experience

• Teaching on a relevant programme or equivalent experience
• Learner management and support

• 2 years post qualifying experience
• Some previous placement and assessing experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Background in relevant discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and work on own initiative

• Current knowledge of relevant programmes in relevant discipline
• Competent IT skills

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
• A commitment to raising standards for all learners in order for students to achieve their full potential
• A commitment to self-improvement
• Enthusiastic, inspirational and innovation
• Tobe an effective team member