Teacher of Routes

Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation Collaboration

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Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Proposed Interview date:19th and 20th May

Please note the salary for this role is up to £44,218 per annum

Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for a Teacher of Routes, to teach our exciting provision called Routes. This role is based at our iconic Roundhouse Campus. This role is based at our historic Roundhouse Campus in Pride Park, Derby.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about re-engaging young people in education and supporting them to achieve their goals? We are seeking an inspiring Teacher for Routes an innovative new programme tailored for students on Level 1 courses, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning.

About you

We are looking for candidates with experience in supporting and teaching young people who have been disengaged from education. You will have the ability to deliver a holistic curriculum, including Personal Development, Digital Literacy, and Employability Skills. You will have strong behaviour management strategies and a talent for building positive relationships with students. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, guiding students towards their aspirational destinations whether thats further education, apprenticeships, or employment.

If you are committed to creating inclusive, engaging learning environments where every young person can thrive, we want to hear from you!

The Benefits

• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur, pro rata)
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated Outstanding onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies- We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. xwzovoh

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities and the person specification, please click on the Apply link below.