Category: College Vacancies

Brief outline of role:

 The Digital Curriculum Specialist responsibility is to design and manage new curriculum aligned to our IoT (Institute of Technology), Bootcamps and other higher education projects that supports delivery across Learning, Apprenticeships and short courses to deliver high quality outcomes for learners and clients.  You will have specific focus on digital courses design and delivery. You will support the planning, design, development and implementation and delivery strategies in partnership with our key stakeholders which will require a deep understanding about what our learners and their employers want and need.

In meeting these needs, the Curriculum Specialist will understand customer needs, create business cases recommend learning propositions and pricing.  You will develop learning with up-to-date, industry content and that are structured to empower learners and fully satisfy employers’ skills demand. This will involve embracing digital, immersive technology and blended learning to improve the learner experience and journey.    The new training needs must also be customised to include the ‘NAC IoT – Smart Education Production Line’ to meet strategy requirements to create a unique learning experience.

You will work closely with the IoT and Operations team to implement their strategic intent in the curriculum area and report directly to the Chief of Strategy Director.

Key Responsibilities specific to role:

• To create and/or customise new IoT digital Curriculum, design and develop (initially in digital data analyst). Link the Curriculum to the Smart Education Learning Production Line to create a unique learning experience
• To create and execute a development plan for curriculum in their portfolio.
• Design a delivery model that will stretch and challenge learners
• Plan and agree curriculum in line with learner and employer needs, and ensure it is delivered effectively and efficiently
• To commission the development of new learning content, including identifying and selecting high quality content authors.
• To execute quality checks required to ensure the new curriculum is meeting high quality standard.
• To plan/monitor and lead the new curriculum piloting activity in order to investigate and implement the improvements required to ensure high quality standard in the new provision and guarantee employer satisfaction.
• To design the blended delivery model to accurately balance the standard delivery, with Smart factory shopfloor activity, VR/Immersive and social learning.
• To understand learner and employer needs through user research.
• To develop programmes assets to support consistent approach to delivery (such as programme specs, trainer guides).
• To ensure maximum use/ re-use of content across NA College.
• To ensure their programmes utilise agreed learning methodologies and technologies.

Person Specification

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	E- Essential D – Desirable
Good organisational and planning skills	E
Ability to plan and manage own workload and meet deadlines	E
Have excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders	E
Conscientious and autonomous self-starter with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, manage time effectively, function well under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.	E
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving the root cause of problems	E
Strong analytical and commercial awareness partnered with a customer mind-set	E
High standard quality in the delivery of blended learning and/or digital technical training	E
Ability to work as part of a team	E
Education quality background	E
Ability to define and communicate a vision for the curriculum area	E
Creative and innovative with the ability to change role to suit NA College requirements and changing environment	E
Experience of contributing to effective curriculum planning, design and development, particular in Digital	E
Experience in leading and/or coordinating enhancements in quality in the delivery of Digital curriculum	E
The ability to design highly engaging and coherent learning programmes	E
Knowledge of ESFA funding rules across all contracts	D
Knowledge of Ofsted criteria (EIF) and expectations	E
Qualifications and Training
Hold a Level 3 or above teaching qualification or equivalent.	E
Hold a Level 4 or above teaching qualification or equivalent	E
Hold a level 4 or above digital qualification	E
Technical engineering or manufacturing background or aligned with NAC future curriculum development activity planned	D
Attitude/Disposition
NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment	E
Target driven and committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement	E
Willing to undertake new learning and personal development	E
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas	E
Have a friendly and humorous disposition to fit the culture of NA College	E
Be prepared to travel across the region (some national travel may be required)	E
Other Requirements
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance	E
Willing to commute	E
Ability to work flexibly to meet NA College requirements.	E

 

Brief outline of role:

 

The key objectives of the role are to support and work with the MIS Manager and Team Leader to maintain and update computerised details of all participants on funded programmes to the highest standards of accuracy. To ensure all learner files and records are fully compliant for external audit purposes.

 

Key Responsibilities specific to role:

• To input and maintain accurate student records using the PICS management information system, OneFile and other internal systems.
• Carry out eligibility checks.
• Contacting learners and outside organisations to arrange courses and attendance.
• To ensure compliance of all start, on programme and leaver paperwork meets the requirements of funding agencies, internal and external bodies.
• Ensure compliance meets with audit requirements.
• Recording destination and attendance data.
• Administration for all departments.
• Monitoring and recording room bookings.
• Reception duties.
• Examination Invigilation.
• To meet with the objectives and priorities of NAC and their stakeholders across all contracts.
• To undertake any other relevant duties as specified by your line manager.

Person Specification:

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	E- Essential D – Desirable
Ability to plan and manage own workload	E
Assist the team to achieve deadlines	E
Excellent communication skills, oral and written	E
Meticulous attention to detail	E
Conscientious and autonomous self-starter with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload, manage time effectively, function well under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.	E
Strong administration and organisational skills	E
Ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve outstanding practices	E
Self- Awareness, self-confidence and the ability to accurately self-assess and reflect constructively on own behaviour and impact	E
Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills.  An intermediate level of understanding of MS office applications desirable.	E
Ability to work as part of a team	E
Creative and innovative with the ability to change role to suit NA College requirements and changing environment	E
Knowledge of Ofsted criteria (EIF) and expectations	D
Experience
Experience in compliance process to satisfy ESFA and other funding guidelines	D
Qualifications and Training
Willingness to work toward L3 Business Administration	E
Level 2 Business Administration	D
Level 2 or above in Math’s and English	D
Attitude/Disposition
NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment	E
Target driven and committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement	E
Willing to undertake new learning and personal development	E
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas	E
Have a friendly and humorous disposition to fit the culture of NA College	E
Be prepared to travel across the region (some national travel may be required)	E
Other Requirements
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance	E
Able to commute	E
Ability to work flexibly to meet NA College requirements.	E

Brief outline of role: 

To carry out teaching, learning and assessment activities across a variety of short course programmes including the manufacturing and business skills sectors. To participate fully in the planning, development and implementation of the provision; track learner progress and ensure target success rates are achieved.

 

Key Responsibilities specific to role: 

• Maintain a caseload of AEB learners and ensure that their training needs are met and assessed to meet the requirements of the appropriate funding body, awarding body and NA College.
• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of the provision
• Monitor learner’s progression ensuring assessment for each element of their learning is completed enabling learners to meet achievement targets for all parts of their programme on time.
• Maintain learner records accurately both hard copy and electronically and are readily available and accessible for audit and quality purposes and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare, adapt, organise and maintain learning resources and/or equipment.
• To support learners in achieving their qualification through:
  • Ensuring criteria and requirements are achieved
  • Adapting / developing learning materials as required
  • Recording and providing feedback to learners on their progress
• Attend internal and external meetings as required
• Liaise with Awarding Bodies, IQA, EQA and Quality Manager.
• To maintain records to track learner achievement and performance
• To contribute to the review and evaluation of curriculum programmes, self-assessment and the implementation of effective quality improvement plans

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	E- Essential D – Desirable
Knowledge of Lean and/or Business Improvement Techniques qualifications	E
Conscientious and autonomous self-starter with the ability to plan and manage own workload	E
Strong communication skills, oral and written and the ability to network effectively	E
Good administration and organisational skills	E
Ability to work with multimedia and new technology in a learning environment	E
Ability to use a variety of assessment methods in order to ensure effective differentiated learning	E
Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills. An intermediate level of understanding of MS office applications desirable.	E
Ability to respond positively and sympathetically to learners and provide appropriate support.	E
Ability to work as part of a team	E
Creative and innovative with the ability to change role to suit NA College requirements and changing environment	E
Knowledge of Ofsted criteria (EIF)	E
Knowledge of a range of teaching and learning strategies that provide learner progression and success.	E
Knowledge of most recent Government Initiatives	D
Knowledge of Electrical Vehicles	D
Knowledge of Climate Change and Environmental Awareness	D
Experience
Significant sector appropriate experience	E
Experience of assessing	E
Experience of improving learner success	E
Experience of successful employer engagement within a college / training provider setting	D
Experience of using e portfolios	D
Experience of working with Awarding Bodies	D
Qualifications and Training
L3 Teaching qualification / CTLLS or equivalent	E
Lean and/or Business Improvement Techniques qualifications	E
Level 2 or above in Math’s and English	E
A1/TAQA award	E
V1/TAQA award	D
A broad portfolio of professional and personal development	D
Attitude/Disposition
NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment	E
Target driven and committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement	E
Staff will always strive to achieve grade Good or Outstanding during observations to demonstrate excellence in assessing	E
Willing to undertake new learning and personal development	E
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas	E
Be prepared to travel across the region (some national travel may be required)	E
Other Requirements
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance	E
Able to commute	E
Ability to work flexibly to meet NA College requirements.	E

Role

As an Improvement Trainer/Coach, you will support the Improvement strategies and priorities for Lean improvement across local companies. You will train, mentor and support apprentices undertaking Improvement Apprenticeships. This will include delivering Lean principles and some Six Sigma tools to upskill apprentices to implement improvement projects and embed Lean working.

• Improvement Trainer/Coaches will deliver training to local organisations
• Responsible for delivery of training, to achieve Level 4 Improvement Practitioner (Green Belt) within the workplace.
• Coach apprentices to become proficient, enabling participation within an improvement team.
• Coach tools and methodologies to assist in identifying improvement opportunities.
• Coach & support apprentices through problem solving (Lean improvement projects).
• Liaise with all levels in the organisation to facilitate the Lean Six Sigma Training programme
• Contribute to the overall strategic continuous improvement plan.

 

Your Abilities
We are looking for passion and strong improvement leadership skills and a willingness to deliver training and coaching excellence in Lean Improvement Programmes.
If you meet the following requirements, be sure to get in touch:

• Experience in the introduction and implementation of Lean improvement programmes
• Knowledge, based on practical experience, of some areas of Lean methodologies, e.g., 5S/5C, 7 wastes, visual management, standardised work, setup improvement, line balance, problem-solving, value stream mapping, process mapping.
• Confident and assertive personality able to engage and deliver at all levels and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and reporting skills
• Initiative and creativity, working well both on your own and in a team
• Experience within a training environment is preferred but not essential.

 

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities	E- Essential D – Desirable
Ability to plan and manage own workload	E
Ability to use a variety of assessment methods in order to ensure effective differentiated learning	E
Strong communication skills, oral and written	E
Good administration and organisational skills	E
Ability to work with multimedia and new technology in a learning environment	E
IT skills	E
Ability to respond positively and sympathetically to learners and provide appropriate support.	E
Ability to work as part of a team	E
Experience
Experience in the introduction and implementation of Lean improvement programmes	E
Experience of assessing apprenticeships	E
Experience of improving learner success	E
Experience of successful employer engagement within a college / training provider setting	D
Experience of using e portfolios	D
Experience of working with Awarding Bodies	D
Knowledge
Knowledge of Ofsted criteria (EIF)	E
Knowledge of most recent Government Initiatives	D
Knowledge, based on practical experience, of areas of Lean methodologies, e.g., 5S/5C, 7 wastes, visual management, standardised work, setup improvement, line balance, problem-solving, value stream mapping, process mapping	E
Qualifications and Training
L4 Teaching qualification / CTLLS or equivalent or willingness to undertake	E
A broad portfolio of professional and personal development	E
A1/TAQA award or willingness to work towards	$
L4 Improvement Practitioner/Green Belt qualification or equivalent industry experience	E
Level 2 or above in Functional Skills	E
Attitude/Disposition
NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment	E
Committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement	E
Staff will always strive to achieve grade 1 or 2 during observations to demonstrate excellence in assessing	E
Willing to undertake new learning and personal development	E
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas	E
Other Requirements
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance	E
Ability to work flexibly to meet NA College requirements.	E

 

Brief outline of role:

To plan, deliver and develop functional skills curriculum (Maths and English) for learners on various programmes enabling the achievement of the recommended level and progressing to one level higher if required.

 

Key Responsibilities specific to role:

• To keep updated about changes in policy and practice around Maths and English (e.g. the current development of Functional Skills) and disseminating this to relevant staff
• To support Programme Manager’s and assessors to achieve business and performance targets
• To plan, deliver and evaluate Maths and English as part of the Functional Skills element of the framework by:
  • Producing schemes of work and lesson plans
  • Identifying and developing resources
  • Supporting learners and recording progress
  • Evaluating course satisfaction returns
• To deliver Functional Skills online, in the classroom and work base environments.
• To organise (and where necessary, source) Functional Skills resources.
• To contribute to ensuring that Functional Skills are offered through a range of delivery modes to meet the needs of learners (e.g. group-based, blended learning) and tests are available in paper-based (if required by the learner) and on-line versions.
• To devise individual learning plans by taking into consideration various learning styles and individual learner needs.
• To provide accurate and timely formative and summative assessment and feedback to learners, maintain assessment records, including tracking and reporting of learner attendance and progress.
• Complete qualification administration to required standards for awarding body and verified by IQA/EQA
• To provide monthly updates on Functional Skills achievements and highlight any issues that would prevent achievement, and ensure that success targets are achieved.
• To work flexibly in hours of work, over a number of employer sites and online, to facilitate learner engagement and achievement.
• To evaluate and develop own practice.
• To be willing to undertake training and development activities that would support the development of the role.
• To be willing to explore innovative ideas and approaches to delivery and assessment
• To undertake all other duties that falls within the scope of the post.

Person Specification

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	E- Essential D – Desirable
Conscientious and autonomous self-starter with the ability to plan and manage own workload	E
Strong communication skills, oral and written and the ability to network effectively	E
An ability to multitask and perform under tight deadlines	E
Ability to work with multimedia and new technology in a learning environment	E
Ability to work as part of a team	E
Knowledge and understanding of Functional Skills curricula and examinations process.	D
An understanding of the pressures of the manufacturing environment.	D
Strong teaching skills and the ability to adapt and personalise teaching.	E
Ability to motive and engage learners to participate and progress.	E
Experience
Proven work experience as a Curriculum Developer	E
Experience in using online learning platforms and E-portfolio systems	D
Experience of working in the post-16 sector, especially within Apprenticeship Work Based Learning and Adult Education	D
Have hands on experience of assessment strategy and assessment development	E
Have the ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialised information	E
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience through training	E
Qualifications and Training
Level 3 Math’s and/or English	E
English and/or maths subject specialism	E
Assessor Qualification	D
Holds a teaching qualification (ie PGCE, PCET, DTLLS)	E
Training & knowledge of a range of curriculum development especially for WBL, Adult Education and e-learning	E
Attitude/Disposition
NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment and complete yearly mandatory training.	E
Target driven and committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement	E
Staff will always strive to achieve/meet all targets and deadlines.	E
Willing to undertake new learning and personal development	E
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas	E
Have a friendly and humorous disposition to fit the culture of NA College.
Other Requirements
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance	E
Holder of a valid driving license or equivalent	D
Ability to work flexibly to meet requirements.	E

Key Responsibilities specific to role: 

• Maintain a caseload of apprentices/ course provision and ensure that their training needs are met and assessed to meet the requirements of the appropriate funding body, awarding body and NA College.
• Participate in the planning, development and implementation of the provision.
• Ensure all learners are visited regularly as per agreed Individual Learning Plan and where necessary additional visits are carried out to support any additional needs.
• Monitor learner’s progression ensuring they progress each month and ensure assessment for each element of their programme is completed enabling learners to meet achievement targets for all parts of their programme on time.
• Maintain learner records accurately both hard copy and electronically and ensure all evidence for all visits are readily available and accessible for audit and quality purposes and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare, adapt, organise and maintain learning resources and/or equipment.
• To support apprentices in achieving their apprenticeship framework/standard through:
  • Conducting work-based observations and assessments
  • Ensuring portfolio standards and requirements achieved
  • Adapting / developing learning materials as required
  • Encourage and monitor the use of the online platform for maths and English
  • Recording and providing feedback to apprentices on their progress
  • Assisting apprentices to build up a portfolio of evidence for end point assessment

• Attend internal and external meetings as required
• Liaise with Awarding Bodies and Internal Quality Assurance.
• To maintain records to track learner achievement and performance on all aspects of frameworks
• To contribute to the review and evaluation of curriculum programmes, self-assessment and the implementation of effective quality improvement plans

 

Person Specification 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	E- Essential D – Desirable
Lean Manufacturing Operations techniques	D
Conscientious and autonomous self-starter with the ability to plan and manage own workload	E
Strong communication skills, oral and written and the ability to network effectively	E
Good administration and organisational skills	E
Ability to work with multimedia and new technology in a learning environment	E
Ability to use a variety of assessment methods in order to ensure effective differentiated learning	E
Good numeracy, literacy and IT skills.  An intermediate level of understanding of MS office applications desirable.	E
Ability to respond positively and sympathetically to learners and provide appropriate support.	E
Ability to work as part of a team	E
Creative and innovative with the ability to change role to suit NA College requirements and changing environment	E
Knowledge of Ofsted criteria (EIF)	D
Knowledge of a range of teaching and learning strategies that provide learner progression and success.	E
Knowledge of most recent Government Initiatives	D
Experience
Significant sector appropriate experience	D
Experience of assessing apprenticeships	D
Experience of delivering LMO	D
Experience of improving learner success	D
Experience of successful employer engagement within a college / training provider setting	D
Experience of using e portfolios	D
Experience of working with Awarding Bodies	D
Qualifications and Training
Teaching qualification / CTLLS or equivalent	E
Level 2 or above in Math’s and English	E
A1/TAQA award	D
V1/TAQA award	D
A broad portfolio of professional and personal development	D

 

Attitude/Disposition
NA College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff to share this commitment	E
Target driven and committed to achieving excellence through continuous improvement	E
Staff will always strive to achieve grade 1 or 2 during observations to demonstrate excellence in assessing	E
Willing to undertake new learning and personal development	E
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to changing circumstances and work to meet changing requirements and new ideas	E
Have a friendly and humorous disposition to fit the culture of NA College
Be prepared to travel across the region (some national travel may be required)	E
Other Requirements
Able to obtain a satisfactory DBS clearance	E
Holder of a valid driving license or equivalent	E
Ability to work flexibly to meet NA College requirements.	E

NA College is an employer-facing innovative and forward-thinking independent training provider. We specialise in reality education, a concept that ensures that our learners are equipped with the very latest skills and knowledge using up to date industry standard resources, technologies and techniques.

Graded as OFSTED GOOD in January 2020 –NA College is a delivery partner in the North East Institute of technology and are key stakeholder in the regional higher and technical skills strategy.

We are currently looking to recruit to a number of roles that will support our Engineering curriculum. We are looking for forward thinking individuals who are keen to participate in our skills vision and who want to join us on our journey to OUTSTANDING.

We are making significant investment in Electrification, Automation/Robotics and Digital technologies; we want to hear from you if you relish this challenge and look forward to engaging with and enthusing our engineers of tomorrow.

We have the following vacancies:

 

Work Based assessor/tutor to deliver Levels 2 – Level 4 Engineering.

Tutors specialising in a range of Engineering disciplines including:

• Electrical Engineering
• Robotics, Automation, PLC’s.
• Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Measurement, Computer Aided Design.

If you would like to apply for any of the vacancies please contact Lindsey Vickerson, HR Manager, on lindsey.vickerson@nacollege.ac.uk