Education Practitioner

Basic Info

Contracted hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)

Working pattern: Monday to Thursday with occasional evening, Fridays and weekends when required 

Fixed term until 31 July 2026

Location: Home based with regular travel to Manchester and some additional travel across the UK and abroad

Deadline: 12noon Monday 21st October 2024

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We are seeking a motivated person who is passionate about education for social justice to design, plan and deliver courses and workshops on various subjects related to co-operative leadership, education and working practices.

Activities will include the design and development of high quality learning materials, including digital and online resources, the delivery, assessment and evaluation of courses (in-person, online and blended), and contributing to the development of the College curriculum plan. The role is home based, with regular travel to Manchester and with some additional travel across the UK and abroad. You’ll need to be a self-starter, highly organised and able to prioritise your workload.

If this sounds like the role for you, find out more by reading our candidate pack and click the above link to apply today!

Main Purpose

To design, plan, deliver and assess high quality learning using a range of teaching and assessment methods, in line with the College strategic and curriculum plans, at all education levels. The delivery of classes and learning activities will be online, face to face or blended. There is a strong emphasis on values-based education which is created and facilitated through co-operative teaching and learning approaches.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, deliver, assess and evaluate face to face, online and blended courses to a high standard in accordance with College and, where applicable, awarding body and/or funder, standards and requirements.
• Design and develop high quality learning materials, including digital and online resources which engage and motivate students.
• Contribute to the development of the College curriculum plan.
• To liaise with colleagues across the College to support the delivery of the curriculum plan.
• To champion co-production and inclusion in developing and delivering the College curriculum.
• To participate in pedagogical research and project development as required.
• Take part in quality improvement activities, as required by the College.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• To attend meetings and working groups, both within College and externally, as appropriate.
• To ensure timely completion of all documentation required in association with teaching, learning and assessment and College expectations.
• To carry out administrative duties as necessary, including reporting on student attendance.
• To undertake additional tasks commensurate with the role, including provision cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

How to Apply

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Closing date for applications - 12 noon, Monday 21 October 2024

Assessment day for shortlisted candidates (online) - Monday 4 November 2024

Final interviews (online) - Thursday 7 November 2024

Any Questions?

Any additional queries about the role can be sent to recruitment@co-op.ac.uk

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