Tutors for a range of Regenerative Land-Based Studies

Hours: Part and full-time opportunities available. Hours will vary depending on the specific role
Reports to: Further Education Coordinator
Salary: £30k – £35k pro rata, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent (Subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period.)
Locations: The College currently operates in two main sites, in Treherbert and Talgarth, and we are currently seeking to expand our provision in Mid and South Wales. Ideally, we are seeking candidates able to teach flexibly across these locations but will consider applicants for single location teaching.

Background to Black Mountains College:

Black Mountains College (BMC) is a unique rural college based in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. We have a second campus in Treherbert, just outside the park. BMC re-imagines what education is for and how it is delivered. Our approach connects the environment, society and the individual to produce rounded, resilient, future leaders and change-makers.

BMC is a diverse community, with students of all ages and backgrounds participating in our NVQs, public education programme, and our undergraduate degree, BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology, and Systems Change.

Purpose of the Role:

We require Tutors to lead, plan, deliver and assess our Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 NVQs covering Land-Based Studies, Coppicing and Greenwood Trades, Forestry and Arboriculture, Regenerative Horticulture, Nature Recovery, and Agroecology. We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who inspire students with their passion for the topic.

As part of each role, there will also be a requirement to attend occasional student events, consultation evenings and to represent BMC in schools and at careers fairs outside of normal working hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson plans (based on pre-selected units), teach and assess students on Level 1, Level 2 and/or Level 3 NVQ courses.
• Organise and prepare the appropriate site ready for lessons, identifying any additional equipment required in good time
• Coordinate any relevant ‘work experience’ units with our work experience partners and monitor students throughout their placements
• Maintain good communication with their Line Manager and the rest of the team to ensure a positive student experience and the smooth running of the course
• Where necessary, organise and plan trips or visits to other sites, or arrange guest speakers to supplement sessions
• Ensure students are well-prepared for assessments, including those who may need more support and adapting assessments accordingly
• Assess students’ work in a variety of forms including verbal, practical and written, providing constructive feedback
• Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and compliant with quality standards, as per our external validating partner (NPTC Group of Colleges) and IQA/EQA requirements
• Take full responsibility for health and safety during taught sessions
• Liaise with internal and external assessors and auditors as required
• Attend student recruitment and other events to help market the course effectively
• Communicate with prospective students in the lead-up to the course start, support the admissions and participate in the selection process where necessary
• Attend termly standardisation/development meetings and liaise closely with other subject specific teaching staff to ensure smooth running of the programme
• Work with the team to support the wellbeing of students
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and contractual agreements, including related administration
• Undertake relevant continuing professional development

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in an educational role (E.g. teaching, training or assessing)
• TAQA Assessors Award L3 (or be willing to complete during first year of teaching)
• PGCE, Train the Trainer L2 or equivalent (or be willing to complete during first year of teaching)
• Level 3 qualification in relevant subject if teaching at Level 1 or 2; Level 4 for teaching at Level 3 (or equivalent experience in a relevant environment e.g. ecology, conservation, environmental management etc.)
• Current first aid qualification (or be willing to complete prior to course start)
• Health and Safety/Risk Assessment training or qualification (or be willing to complete during first year of teaching)
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365
• Current full driving licence and use of own vehicle
• Note that this role requires a DBS check and Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Safeguarding qualification
• Welsh language speaker
• Category D1 Driving licence (to drive minibus) qualification

Person specification

• A ‘can do’ attitude and good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable ability to build positive relationships and inspire students
• Excellent organisational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and record keeping
• Great team player and excellent communicator
• Adaptability, enthusiasm and resilience appropriate to working in an exciting environment and in delivering groundbreaking new programmes

APPLY

Please send a CV and covering letter via Indeed, stating the locations, levels and subjects you are applying for.

DEADLINE – 4th March 2025. (It is expected that new tutors will start in June/July 2025.)

Inclusion and Diversity:

At BMC we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. BMC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, culture, economic background and nationality.