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Current Vacancies
Abingdon and Witney College is one of the major providers of further education in Oxfordshire. We have an excellent reputation for high quality courses, with student retention and achievement above national norms. We want to be even better of course, therefore we have set a realistic and achievable target of being the best college in the country by 2012.
We advertise both academic and non-academic posts here. We seek only the very best of course and we will be delighted to hear from you.
To apply for any of these vacancies, please complete our Application Form and return it to hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
e-Learning Champion job role – Expressions of interest
This is an opportunity to have 1-3 hours a week timetabled to work with the e-Learning team (Ellen Lessner, e-Learning Coordinator, Mark Breedon, Beckie Dunsby, Nik Thomson – e-Learning Champions
e-Learning Champion - To work with the current e-Learning team to provide staff development training sessions (1-1, small groups, College Development Days) for college staff on the use of technology within their roles:
· To keep up to date with the ways that technology can support teaching and learning
· To develop their own IT and e-learning skills to help the college keep up with developments in the use of technology in education.
· To work with students to promote a dialogue about the use of technology to improve teaching and learning in the college, and promote independent learning.
· To support any project work relating to the use of technology in the college
I. Skills
A. Enthusiasm for using technology to support teaching and learning
B. Competent IT Skills (see Silver standard levels), use of VLE, demonstration of use of a range of technology in own teaching.
C. Able to support students' independent study and learning skills using technology
1. able to work with all levels of learners/staff
II. Person
A. Use technology regularly in own teaching where appropriate
B. Good communication skills
C. Willing to extend the range of technology use in own teaching practice
D. Enjoy exploring the use of technology in an educational context
E. Familiar with the use of social software
1. use social software (desirable); Flickr, wiki, blog, Facebook, Twitter, FriendFeed
F. Able to initiate and record work done
G. Enjoy working as part of a team
III. Responsibilities
A. Arrange training sessions with groups or individuals
B. Attend e-learning meetings in person or via webcam
C. Use online wiki to keep up to date and to update team
Please reply to Ellen Lessner (ellen.lessner@abingdon-witney.ac.uk), by 15th September 2010 with no more than 1 A4 sheet outlining how you meet the above criteria.
Applicants will also be asked to do a 10 minute presentation in late September to support their application.
Hourly Paid Lecturers (1) in Photography
Witney Campus and Abingdon Campus as required
Up to £25.45 per hour
To teach photography on evening courses at both campuses. The applicant must possess a qualification at degree level or equivalent in Photography with working knowledge of Photoshop. Experience of teaching photography at Level 1 would also be desirable.
Assessing/Teaching qualifications are essential along with an interest in helping individuals to develop.
For an application pack please email: hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 2nd September 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturers (1) in Photography
Witney Campus and Abingdon Campus as required
Up to £25.45 per hour
To teach photography on evening courses at both campuses. The applicant must possess a qualification at degree level or equivalent in Photography with working knowledge of Photoshop. Experience of teaching photography at Level 1 would also be desirable.
Assessing/Teaching qualifications are essential along with an interest in helping individuals to develop.
For an application pack please email: hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 2nd September 2010
Learning Support Assistant
Abingdon Campus
32 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
£16,114 - £17,192 per annum, pro rata
Learning support Assistant vacancy has arisen within the Foundation Training Department based mainly at the Abingdon campus. The requirement is for 32 hours term time only.
The candidate will be working with young adults with varying needs. Experience is not essential (but could be an advantage), as training will be provided. A good level of literacy, numeracy and ICT is essential as are good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9th September 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer - Psychology
Abingdon Campus
£19.50 - £25.45 per hour
We are looking for an inspirational and conscientious individual to join our Science and Maths team.
You will have a dynamic approach to teaching for learning, be well motivated and a natural communicator.
The College currently delivers GCSE & AS/A2 Psychology as well as Psychology units on our vocational programmes.
To support your application you will need to have a relevant degree or an NVQ equivalent Level 4 qualification, industrial experience and a recognised teaching qualification (or willing to qualify).
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 6th September 2010
Social Enterprise Instructor - DIY & Maintenance
Abingdon Campus
£19,442 - 19,941 per annum, pro rata
14.8 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (term time only)
Social Enterprise Instructor - DIY & Maintenance
Abingdon & Witney College would like to establish a Social Enterprise which will aim to provide practical and vocational work experience skills for young people with a range of additional needs including learning and behavioural difficulties.
Situated within the Abingdon campus this project will offer a range of services to local businesses and the general public to provide practical real life work experiences for our students
The Instructor will play a key role in the development of the setting up, running, supporting and managing the learners and work experience in general for the area.
For an application pack, please contact hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date: Monday 6th September 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer – GCSE English
Witney Campus
£19.50 - £25.45 per hour
We are looking for someone to teach GCSE English on a Thursday evening at our Witney Campus.
For an application pack, please contact hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Lecturer in Motor Vehicle
37 hours per week, all year round
Abingdon Campus
£24,608 - £33,549 per annum
We are looking for an inspirational and conscientious individual to join our Motor Vehicle team in the Technology & Engineering Programme Area. All aspects of work in this area have shown increased student numbers over the past 2 years.
You will have a dynamic approach to teaching for learning, be well motivated and a natural communicator. The work in Motor Vehicle is diverse from Entry Level to Level 2 with full-time, 14–16, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship students.
To support your application you will need to have a relevant degree qualification or an NVQ Level 3 in a Motor Vehicle related discipline, experience of working within this industry and a recognised teaching qualification (or willing to qualify).
For an application pack please email: hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 2nd September 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Hairdressing
Up to £25.45 per hour
Witney Campus
Hourly Paid Lecturer - Hairdressing
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highhly motivated, to join our successful Complementary Health, Hair and Beauty Team. Hairdressing is a brand new provision in the college and you will have the opportunity to be part of this new dynamic team.
You will be required to support and develop effective learning programmes within the Programme Area and work closely with the Course Leader and Programme Area Manager to design this new curriculum.
To support your application you will need to have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) Hairdressing qualification, experience of work within this industry and the FE sector and a recognised teaching qualification.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9th September 2010
Student Mentor: The Link
£16,114 - £17,192 per annum, pro rata
37 hours per week, term time only
Witney/Common Leys Campus'
Wanted Student Mentor to work in the Link with students who require assistance with study skills in order to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills and the ability to support our students with their studies.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 1st September 2010
Student Mentor: The Link
£16,114 - £17,192 per annum, pro rata
37 hours per week, term time only
Abingdon Campus
Wanted Student Mentor to work in the Link with students who require assistance with study skills in order to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills and the ability to support our students with their studies.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 1st September 2010
Student Mentor: Gateway Centre
£19,442 - £19,941 per annum
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Witney Campus
Student Mentor: Gateway Centre
Wanted Student Mentor to work in the Gateway Centre with students who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills and the ability to motivate and support our students on their individulalised programmes.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 1st September 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Childcare
Abingdon Campus & Witney Campus
Up to 25.45 per hour
Hourly Paid Lecturer - Childcare
We are looking for people with experience of Childcare and Education who want to teach in F.E.
Do you believe that you can pass on your knowledge and experience to others to help us provide Level 1, 3 and Foundation Degree students the best opportunity to gain qualifications in Childcare.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st August 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Health & Social Care
Abingdon Campus
Up to 25.45 per hour
Hourly Paid Lecturer - Health & Social Care
We are looking for people with experience within the Heath & Social Care sector who want to teach in F.E.
Do you believe that you can pass on your knowledge and experience to others to help us provide Level 2 and 3 students the best opportunities to gain qualifications in Health & Social Care?
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st August 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Equine & Land Based Studies
Common Leys Campus
Up to £25.45 per hour
Hourly Paid Lecturer - Equine & Land Based
Hourly paid staff are required to teach a variety of subjects within the programme area of equine and land based studies. Subjects include animal management, equine studies, conservation and machinery maintenance. You should have a high level of occupational competence in the area you wish to teach and be qualified to a minimum of level 4.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 31st August 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Public Services
Abingdon Campus
Up to £25.45 per hour
We are lookiung for people with experience of the Public Services who want to teach in F.E.
People with experience in Teamwork, Leadership and Outdoor Activities and can pass on the knowledge to others can help us provide Level 2 and 3 students the best opportunity to gain qualifications in Public Services.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 27th August 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Travel & Tourism
Abingdon Campus
Up to £25.45 per hour
We are looking for people with experience of Travel and Tourism who want to teach in F.E.
Do you believe that you can pass on your knowledge and expeience to others to help us provide Level 2 and 3 students the best opportunity to gain qualifications in Travel and Tourism?
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 27th August 2010
Lecturer in Equine
37 hours per week, all year round
Common Leys Campus
£24,608 - £33,549 per annum
Excellent opportunity for an experienced equine lecturer to join a small team delivering a range of equine programmes including level 1,2 and 3 diplomas, foundation degree and BSc honours programmes.
You should be a skilled communicator, have excellent organisational skills and have experience of teaching a range of equine subjects across different ability groups. You should be qualified to degree level or equivalent, have excellent horse practical skills and have worked in a commercial area of the horse industry.
It is desirable that you are qualified to MSc level, hold BHS instructor qualifications or have worked for a number of years within a commercial stud and youngstock enterprise.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12th August 2010
Hourly Paid Lecturer in Science & Maths
Abingdon Campus
Up to £25.45 per hour
We are looking for science teachers to cover one or more of the following courses, GCSE Science,
A Level Human Biology, A Level Chemistry and A Level Psychology.
For an application pack, please email hr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 19th August 2010
