Part Time, Fixed Term

10 November 2024

As a leading West Midlands Further Education College, we are excited to share that we have fixed-term opportunities with one of our largest vocational areas of provision; Health and Social Care. You will have access to fantastic resources and facilities such as our newly refurbished simulation room and become part of a great existing team who are committed to supporting every student to achieve their potential.


This is a part time (29 hours per week), fixed term role running till the end of the 24/25 academic year. It will allow you to deliver exciting and interactive teaching, learning and assessment whilst ensuring we provide an outstanding experience for all learners.
Key Responsibilities
Our curriculum delivery is successfully expanding to include a range of exciting T-Levels. We also have a range of effective and innovative employer links across the West Midlands, including Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and are a partner in the development of the new Midlands Met Hospital planned for Smethwick.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will already have a recognised teaching qualification at L5 or above or be willing to work towards this qualification. You’ll have relevant experience of working within Health and Social Care and a strong awareness of current developments in the field and be able to combine this with an ability to inspire others.
Benefits

• Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards
• Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!)
• Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more
• Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks
• Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms
• Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles)
• Access to a huge range of high street discounts
• Free will writing
• Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains
• Free flu vaccine
• Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms

About Sandwell College
Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.
It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.
The majority of the College’s full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.
Principal
Graham Pennington
Values and vision
Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.
Sandwell College’s objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.
Ofsted
“The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college’s excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning.”