Working within the curriculum department the role will contribute to the achievement of the college s Strategic Plan:

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Foundation Studies Facilitator GRADE: Spot Salary pay point 22 DEPARTMENT: Foundation Studies RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Faculty MAIN PURPOSE OF POST We are looking to recruit a motivated, dynamic and reliable individual in the day-day delivery within the Foundation Studies department. The post holder will work within the team to facilitate the delivery of vocational subjects such as cooking skills, sports/exercise, personal and social development, horticulture, employability and life skills. The post holder will be determined and committed to develop learners with difficulties, disabilities and wide range of other learning needs. The post holder will be expected to develop physical, emotional, social, intellectual and employability skills for each learner. Working within the curriculum department the role will contribute to the achievement of the college s Strategic Plan: Strand 1: Learner Success Objective: For our learners success rates to be in the top 20% in the country Strand 2: Young People (ages 14-19) For all our learners to progress into employment or higher education To be the first choice provider of vocational learning for young people in our region To enhance our learners enterprise and employment skills so that they serve the community Strand 3: Adults To increase the number of adults engaging in learning To develop our university level provision in targeted areas To make international learners a significant part of our business Strand 4: Employers To increase the number of businesses we work with To increase the number of apprentices engaged by employers To ensure our courses are delivering the skills that employers want Strand 5: Equipment and the Learning Environment Industry standard equipment Technology at the heart of learning Investing in the learning environment Maintaining sound finances Strand 6: Our People To employ well-qualified empowered and motivated people who are proud to be part of BCoT To ensure our people are supported to operate effectively in a rapidly changing environment Strand 7: Awareness, Perception and Reputation Objective: To improve and amplify BCoT s reputation and increase learner numbers year on year

2 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To carry out facilitation of learning contributing significantly to the growth of Foundation learning curriculum and providing a diverse range of development opportunities for learners To develop learner experience within a variety of different settings Contribute to the planning and daily routine of the learners Prepare learning resources to use within activities/sessions Build relationships, plan, develop and maintain the employment and work experience activities for all foundation learners Contribute and Facilitate enrichment activities To ensure high standards of physical, emotional social, and intellectual care for all learners To meet and take learners to and from their transport if required To communicate with parent, guardians, college support, local authority agencies, carers etc. Facilitators will work with tutors to deliver a range of vocational subjects such as sport, art, horticulture, performing arts and cooking To liaise with curriculum teams regarding work experience through employment/enterprise. To provide initial advice and guidance on employment, apprenticeship and work experience opportunities to learners and curriculum teams. To book learner appointments with the Career and Progression Tutors To participate in College Open Events, Information, Advice and Guidance Evenings, Progression and Enrolment events. To develop reports as required by your line manager. To perform administrative tasks. This post requires full compliance with Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and policy and procedures at all times. This description is not exhaustive: it is intended to give an outline of the current duties and responsibilities. Other duties consistent with the post may be introduced through discussion with the post holder.

3 PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE: DEPARTMENT: Foundation Studies Facilitator Foundation Studies Criteria Qualifications Vocational Qualification (Level 2 or above) in any of the subject areas being taught as in the aims and objectives of the post Essential ( as appropriate) Desirable ( as appropriate) Assessment Method (A/I/T) GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above A Minibus D1 Licence /MIDAS A Experience Experience of teaching or facilitating or assessing or instructing learning. A/I Experience of working with young people and/or vulnerable adults A/I Knowledge of pastoral support service and an understanding of when to refer students for further intervention A/I/T Experience of working with learners with BESD in the classroom setting A/I Excellent communication skills I/T Experience of working with learners on courses designed for learners with learning difficulties/disabilities A/I/T Ability to develop new working relationships with external agencies Skills and Abilities Adaptable and flexible in approach towards work Screening and recruitment and liaising with employers and customers Ability to motivate self and learners A/I A positive response to change Experience of providing accurate advice and guidance A/I Experience in reception duties A/I Experience of working in the FE Sector A/I Working to targets and deadlines A/I Maintaining and updating a database A/I/T Core Competencies Excellent Two-Way Communication I Team Working I Customer/Student Focus I Innovation and Problem Solving I Personal Qualities Able to work under pressure I Able to work unsupervised. I Team player I Flexible I Able to respect confidentiality I Good Time Management Skills I Commitment to Equality and Diversity I Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners I Circumstances Business-like and friendly I Key: A = Application / I = Interview / T = Test In addition to the formal interview the College may use other exercises and tests to evaluate the candidates. A A/I

4 1. PROBATION SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a nine-month period of probationary service during which you will be expected to establish your suitability for the post. 2. PRE EMPLOYMENT CHECKS References may be taken up before the interview unless you specifically request that an approach should not be made at that time. In such cases, any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and certain positions will be subject to a satisfactory medical screening report. For the successful candidate, proof will be required of qualifications and you will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. By law, you will also need to provide evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK. 3. LITERACY/NUMERACY It is College policy that staff should hold level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. If you do not hold a level 2 (or equivalent) qualification then you will be assessed using an on-line assessment tool to identify any areas of strengths and areas for development. This will lead to the development of an action plan, which you will be required to follow, which will lead to the achievement of a Level 2 Certificate in Functional Skills Literacy and Functional Skills Numeracy. 4. PENSIONS This post carries an entitlement to contribute towards the Local Government Pension/Teachers Pension Scheme, which includes a death in service entitlement. 5. STAFF DEVELOPMENT The College pursues an active policy of staff training and development. 6. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Basingstoke College of Technology pursues a policy of working towards equality of opportunity. 7. SICKNESS POLICY The College operates a sickness policy for all staff. Your entitlement to College sickness pay (other than SSP) increases with your length of service. New staff should be aware that during the first six months of their employment with the College there is no entitlement to College sickness pay (other than entitlement to SSP). Sickness pay policy for new staff with effect from 01/04/2015 Length of service Full pay Half pay 1 st 6 months Statutory only 6 mths to 1 yr 2 weeks - 1 to 2 years 1 month - 2 to 3 years 2 months - 3 to 4 years 3 months - 4 to 5 years 3 months - Over 5 years 3 months 3 months

5 8. NOTICE PERIODS Teaching staff 3 Months Teachers will only be allowed to leave at the end of the term as follows: Autumn Term: to leave by 31 December notice must be given by 30 September Spring Term: to leave by 30 April/End of Easter break notice must be given by 31 January Summer Term: to leave by 31 August notice must be given by 31 May Managers Corporate and Curriculum - 3 months, with no restriction on timing unless there is a teaching commitment. Corporate SO Grades SO1 6 weeks - sliding scale below applies. SO2 2 months All other corporate staff sliding scale as follows: From end of probation to 4 years service 1 month 4 to 6 years service 6 weeks Over 6 years service 8 weeks 9. SMOKING POLICY The College has a non-smoking campus, apart from two designated smoking areas. 10. INDUCTION Please note that if you are successful, there will be requirement for you to attend a meet and greet session in Human Resources on your first day of employment. Details of this will be issued with the formal offer of employment letter. You will also be required to attend formal induction at a later date. 11. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (NON-CONTRACTUAL) Staff Parking (parking spaces not guaranteed) Staff discount at Evolve the BCoT Hair & Beauty Salon Staff Season Ticket Loans Childcare Voucher Scheme Access to College Nursery (if places available) On site College Gym Induction fee only Access to Automotive repairs in the following areas: Servicing MOT s Access to The Restaurant at BCoT

6 SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 PROBATION Your appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a nine-month period of probationary service during which you will be expected to establish your suitability for the post. 2 PRE EMPLOYMENT CHECKS References may be taken up before the interview unless you specifically request that an approach should not be made at that time. In such cases, any offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references and certain positions will be subject to a satisfactory medical screening report. For the successful candidate, proof will be required of qualifications and you will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. By law, you will also need to provide evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK. 3 LITERACY/NUMERACY It is College policy that staff should hold level 2 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. If you do not hold a level 2 (or equivalent) qualification then you will be assessed using an on-line assessment tool to identify any areas of strengths and areas for development. This will lead to the development of an action plan, which you will be required to follow, which will lead to the achievement of a Level 2 Certificate in Functional Skills Literacy and Functional Skills Numeracy. 4 PENSIONS This post carries an entitlement to contribute towards the Local Government Pension/Teachers Pension Scheme, which includes a death in service entitlement. 5 STAFF DEVELOPMENT The College pursues an active policy of staff training and development. 6 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Basingstoke College of Technology pursues a policy of working towards equality of opportunity. 7 SICKNESS POLICY The College operates a sickness policy for all staff. Your entitlement to College sickness pay (other than SSP) increases with your length of service. New staff should be aware that during the first six months of their employment with the College there is no entitlement to College sickness pay (other than entitlement to SSP). Sickness pay policy for new staff with effect from 01/04/ NOTICE PERIODS 8 Length of service 9 10 Full pay 11 Half pay 12 1 st 6 months 13 Statutory only 14 6 mths to 1 yr 15 2 weeks to 2 years 18 1 month to 3 years 21 2 months to 4 years 24 3 months to 5 years 27 3 months Over 5 years 30 3 months 31 3 months Teaching staff 3 Months Teachers will only be allowed to leave at the end of the term as follows: Autumn Term: to leave by 31 December notice must be given by 30 September Spring Term: to leave by 30 April/End of Easter break notice must be given by 31 January Summer Term: to leave by 31 August notice must be given by 31 May

7 Managers Corporate and Curriculum - 3 months, with no restriction on timing unless there is a teaching commitment. Corporate SO Grades SO1 6 weeks - sliding scale below applies. SO2 2 months All other corporate staff sliding scale as follows: From end of probation to 4 years service 1 month 4 to 6 years service 6 weeks Over 6 years service 8 weeks 9 SMOKING POLICY The College has a non-smoking campus, apart from two designated smoking areas. 10 INDUCTION Please note that if you are successful, there will be requirement for you to attend a meet and greet session in Human Resources on your first day of employment. Details of this will be issued with the formal offer of employment letter. You will also be required to attend formal induction at a later date. 11 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (NON-CONTRACTUAL) Staff Parking (parking spaces not guaranteed) Staff discount at Evolve the BCoT Hair & Beauty Salon Staff Season Ticket Loans Childcare Voucher Scheme Access to College Nursery (if places available) On site College Gym Induction fee only Access to Automotive repairs in the following areas: Servicing MOT s Access to The Restaurant at BCoT