Key Role Information

Salary
£33141.00 - 37653.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
24/04/2022 11:59
Interview
31 March 2022
Start
23 May 2022
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
57-64
Department
Learning and Teaching
Hours per week
37.50
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Portland is a specialist college, residential care provider and Centre of Excellence for Autism. We believe everyone with disabilities should have a lifetime of opportunity. 


We are a safe and happy place that helps people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. Our education and care programs focus on three themes: independence, health and well-being and employability. Everyone has different needs, so we tailor our programs for people to focus on achieving their goals, their way. Ofsted and CQC rate us as Good, and we have won several awards for our wonderful provision. 


At Portland Charity our staff are at the heart of what we do, we are passionate about our vision and dedicate our careers to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Our priority is to create an outstanding place to work and a happy working environment where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.


This role supports the Education Department with a particular focus on employment and vocational development.


We have an exciting opportunity for someone with employer engagement experience and an understanding of developing curriculum to support work skills, to join our curriculum management team. In addition to this, we are looking for someone with industry related qualifications in one of; Salon Services, Equine Studies, Horticulture or Animal Care to support our developing curriculum.

 

You will be working with a team of managers on innovative curriculum development to support independence, health, wellbeing and employment for our beneficiaries to support strategic goals. 


Many of our staff have a disability and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health at work. Applications are completed via our online recruitment portal, if you require an alternative format to enable you to apply for this role then please contact the Portland HR team on 01623 499 111 who will be able to assist you.


Please note - CVs submitted will not be considered as part of your application.

 

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Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme
Life Assurance worth up to 4 times your annual salary
Free car parking
Free car parking available on site 24/7
CPD Support
Support with CPD and additional training
Retail and other discounts
Discounted meals from the on-site dining hall
Employee Assistance Program
Provides free confidential financial and legal advice for employees. The program can also provide counselling services.
Subsidised Canteen
Discounted meals from the on-site dining hall

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent essential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree in a relevant subjectessential

Learning and Teaching

Angela Newton-Soanes

AngelaNewton-Soanes@portland.ac.uk

Portland College
Nottingham Road
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 4TJ

Safeguarding Information

Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.

 

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. 


Portland Charity is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.