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To plan and deliver Skills for Life numeracy programmes of adult learning within Medway Adult and Community Learning Service at the times and venues agreed. To be responsible for preparing schemes of work and lessons appropriate to the learners including written lesson plans for each lesson taught. To monitor, assess and record the progress of the learners, individually or as a group and give advice to learners in relation to their learning. Evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching and respond to the feedback given.

Carry out administrative duties according to the guidelines given and attend department and service staff meetings. To participate in training opportunities in order to meet national requirements.

Be aware of health and safety responsibilities and work to promote and apply the Service safeguarding and safe recruitment policies. To act in accordance with Medway Councils and Macls Equal Opportunities policy.

Person Specification:

Full (or working towards) Level 5 subject specific qualification in numeracy

Full (or working towards) qualification in the teaching of adults, Certificate in Education/ DTLLS or equivalent.

Thorough knowledge of subject offered, the Skills for Life Agenda and the adult core curricula with its application to individualized learning, and evidence of keeping up to date with developments in the field of numeracy

Ability to plan and deliver Skills for Life numeracy programmes for individuals and groups to meet identified needs.

Good communication skills, oral and written, for teaching and fulfilling administrative tasks.

Ability to respond to situations as they arise and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to the changing context of adult and community learning

Ability to respond with sensitivity to learners’ needs and expectations

Willingness to work as part of a team

How to apply

There is NO application form, we will shortlist for interview / assessment based on the information you provide in your letter of application or a CV, so it must include all the items below, FAILURE TO INCLUDE ANY OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS LIKELY TO RESULT IN YOU NOT BEING SHORTLISTED:

The post you are applying for and where you saw it advertised

Why you are the right person for this job – remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the “person specification” section above. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work or personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you are submitting a C.V. please ensure it is tailored to meet this requirement and fully answer all the questions.

Your full work history, explaining any gaps . Including employers name, address, dates from and to and reasons for leaving. If you have never been employed before then please state that clearly.

We require details of 2 referee’s in your letter of application / CV. If you are currently working we will need a reference from your current employer. If you are not currently working, we will need a reference from your most recent employer/school or college.

Contact details – including full address, telephone and email contact details

Membership of any professional bodies, including name of body, level obtained and date of entry.

Any relevant criminal record information (please see additional guidance notes), if Nil please indicate this clearly in your letter . If you are unsure whether this applies to yourself please contact a member of the Resourcing Team for further details.

Please also complete the attached equal opportunity monitoring form and ensure that you include the following statement (either by cutting and pasting or copying)

Disclosure of relationships please delete as applicable:

i) I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, I am not related to, or in a relationship with, any Councillor, or employee of Medway Council

ii) I declare that I am related to, or in a relationship with, the following Councillor or employee of Medway Council.

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Name……………………… Position………………………. Relationship ……………

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Signed…………………………………………… Date……………………………….

Closing Date: 17 ^th September 2010

Email to jobs@medway.gov.uk

Post to Resourcing Team, HR Services, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham Kent ME4 4TR

Or, if you have any queries, please contact us on 01634 332878 or if you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager call Toni Oxlee on 01634 338417.

Please note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if you are appointed to the post and possible referral to the police and or the ISA.

Medway Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

CRB Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.