INSTRUCTOR ASSESSOR –HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Based at Mid Devon Campus

Part-time, temporary for 12 months

Information for Candidates

Acting Principal: Diane Dimond

Petroc is a highly successful and expanding institution, delivering education and skills training in Devon and beyond.

Petroc is a £34 million institution serving nearly 1,500 square miles of rural Devon.

At the heart of our new identity is a single idea: opening eyes. We are about instilling people with aspiration and empowering them to achieve anything and everything they set their mind to.

Opening eyes is the experience that we deliver to our stakeholders: our learners, our staff and our partners. It is the idea which supports our vision of being an outstanding college at the heart of an outstanding learning community.

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 neatly summarised in three key words: inspiring, bright and challenging.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities.Over 20,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 1,150, 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 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 and adults in the area.

In recent years, the delivery of education and training for employers has expanded very rapidly making the college one of the largest training providers in the South West.

With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’s North Devon Campus based at Barnstaple has seen a very large increase in Higher Education. Further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus based at Tiverton. In total, some 600 people currently study HE at the college, with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.

Whilst recognising the essential need to raise the skill level of the community and support people in gaining qualifications, the college remains passionate about learning for fun and pleasure and has expanded significantly recreational learning experiences.

In March 2012 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’ in virtually all areas with ‘several outstanding features’ including Safeguarding and Science.

Location

Petroc’s direct provision is delivered mainly from campuses in Barnstaple and Tiverton. However the college has a number of leased, off-site premises which are used for other specialist purposes in the Barnstaple, Tiverton and Holsworthy areas.

As an employer

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, selecting staff on the basis of ability and the requirements of the post (which are detailed in the Person Specification). As a college we recognise the benefits of having a diverse community of staff.

Benefits and facilities available for Staff include:

  • Continuing Professional Development Centre
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Specsavers Corporate Eyecare Scheme (for VDU users)
  • Sanctuary Spa & Skin Care Centre
  • College Fitness Suite
  • College Theatre
  • Counselling Service
  • Hair & Beauty Salons

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Type

Theadvertisedpost is part time and temporary.

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 11.1 hours per week x 38 weeks per year

Holiday

Your holiday entitlement is calculated as part of your annual salary, therefore you will be paid in lieu of holiday as the work is term-time only.

Pay

The starting salary for this position will be £4,902 per annum (£19,329 per annum FTE)Progression through the range is not automatic and will be in line with arrangements determined by the Corporation. Any salary progression will be determined in accordance with salary scales determined by the Corporation.

Probationary Period

As with all Petroc appointments, there will be a 10 month probationary period. This is to provide the opportunity for the line manager to ensure that the employee is on the right track and is progressing in the role as expected. The notice period will be one week during this probationary period.

PensionScheme

You will automatically join the Teachers’ 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 adding 16.4%.

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.

Induction

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training, Health & Safety 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 and TGWU for support staff, UCU and ATL for academic staff and ACM for college managers. 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

Applicants / Employees are required to declare any pending criminal prosecutions they may have as well as any spent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. The only exception to this requirement is that Applicants / Employees do not need to disclose any ‘protected’ cautions or convictions as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013.

(Failure to disclose this information at any stage of the selection process could lead to dismissal upon appointment in a role)

NBDBS Disclosures will be taken up on successful candidates only.

More information is attached to our application form.

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.


INSTRUCTOR ASSESSOR – HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
based at Mid Devon Campus
Part time and Temporary for 12 months
Scale:AT1
Salary: £4,902 per annum (£19,329 per annum FTE)
Hours of Work: 11.1 hours per week x 38 weeks
Responsible To:Curriculum Team Leader
Date of Job Description:September 2015
This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the post-holder concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms are always governed and over-ridden by the post-holder’s Contract of Employment. The duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or level or responsibility entailed.
The College has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB
  • To work collaboratively within the relevant subject area and with internal and external stakeholders on the delivery and development of high quality teaching and learning programmes.
  • To create, assess and support learners in this School to complete the workplace component of their programme.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Setting up and monitoring suitable placements which meet the requirements of the programmes
•Developing a communication network between Programme Managers 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
•Report to the Early Years & Health & Social Care Programme Leader
•Willingness to develop own teaching and assessing skills
•Scheduled teaching/business counselling.
•Co-ordination of a small facility.
•Assist in preparing a College workshop/facility for use in teaching/training.
•Other supervision and assistance for students/trainees.
•Other pastoral/tutorial responsibility for groups of students/trainees to include action
•planning/guidance.
•Assessment of students/trainees.
•Management/administration of learning programmes.
•Marking/assessment of students’ training work.
•Basic administration
•Participation in staff development activities/personal/professional development.
•Participation in staff briefing sessions.
•Participation in marketing and promotional events.
•External liaison.
•Participation in team meetings.
•Assisting in the enrolment process.
•Participation in the College’s Quality monitoring procedures.
•Complying with College policies
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Negotiation and communication with employers
  • Identify recruitment opportunities from the service industries
  • Work with the team to meet internal and external targets
  • Develop Schools, Care Home and Probation Service programmes

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates will be judged according to the degree with which they meet the following Person Specification:
The following skills are essential :
  • The successful candidate will have ONE of the following qualifications :
  • an early years teaching qualification
  • a childcare qualification Level 3 or above plus two years post qualifying experience
  • a paediatric nursing or health visiting qualification
  • a social work qualification with experience in family/early years work
  • a degree in a relevant discipline, eg social sciences, health, care work, with experience of teaching on the course and/or working in a childcare environment
  • A background in Early Years and Care
  • smart appearance
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Current knowledge of relevant programmes within Early Years & Care
  • The ability to relate to all types of people
  • The ability to work as a member of a team
  • A full, current driving licence
  • The ability to take responsibility, make decisions and work on own initiative
  • A sound geographical knowledge of the North Devon and Torridge Area
  • Must be able to work unsupervised to the desired standards
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Good problem solving ability
  • A real interest in helping learners to achieve their full potential
  • An assessor qualification (D32/33 or A1) would be advantageous or willingness to get one
DESIRABLE
  • Ability to work flexible hours
  • Familiarity with the Early Years and Care Industry
  • Competent IT skills
  • Some previous placement and assessing experience

All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resource Office, Petroc, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2BQ

by no later than 4.00 pm on 26th October 2015

Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted

If you have not been called for interview within two weeks of the closing date for this post, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.