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Job Description

Activate Learning are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring LLDD teacher within Lifeskills at Merrist Wood College. The Lifeskills team works to support learners who face substantial barriers to education, including learners with special educationalneeds. This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning. The post holder will teach from PreEntry - Level 1 to full-timegroups via face-to-face teaching delivery, 1:1 intervention, small groups and remote delivery. This post is available on a part time (25 hours per week) basis, maternity cover until July 2022.What do you need to be successful in this roleSuccessful candidateswill have an appropriate professional qualification or experience. Whilst we would prefer applications from qualified teachers who hold a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, we would consider applications from unqualified applicants, with the abilityto inspire our learners and a willingness to complete a teaching qualification. Unqualified candidates would start at a lower salary point and this could be discussed at interview, if successfully shortlisted.Successful candidates will be able to demonstrateresilience and empathy to support students to succeed and encourage them to reach their potential. In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have an open mindset and attitudetowards technology and virtual learning tools. Along with current Maths and English skills, you will also demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.What are the benefits of thisroleThis is challenging and rewarding position and the successful applicant will be making a difference to our students lives whilst working in an extremely supportive team. In addition, there really is no limit in terms of your personal growth, developmentand career by joining one of the largest Education Providers in the UK. You will have a comprehensive development program as part of induction together with peer to peer learning, a formal development plan and support at every step of the way to set you upfor success.We offer a buddy system, a digital induction module and a close-knit community of experts and leaders across the Group to support the sharing of best practice and encourage individual growth. We have extensive technology in place to develop digitalcapability and flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.What are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group At Activate Learning we are pioneering education with an unwavering focus on providing talent for businessand transforming lives through our award-winning Learning Philosophy. Our student experience is the result of our attention to detail in recruiting, developing and retaining the right staff who match and promote the values and behaviours of our brand.We rewardour employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to training and development, travel subsidies - bus and train, cycle scheme, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options for all sites, discounted membership tothe Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.We thereforeencourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleand expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisationsare unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.Activate Learning arecommitted to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.If an agency submitsan unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list,and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.