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September 2014
Dear Applicant
Teacher Motor Vehicle Fixed Term until June 2015 (1 FTE & 0.5 FTE)
Thank you for showing an interest in West Cheshire College and the above position.
Please note that your completed application must be received electronically to recruitment@westcheshire.ac.uk
, or by post to Organisational Development & HR, Ellesmere Port Campus, Off Sutton
Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF, no later than 12noon on 2 nd October 2014
If you are successful in the short-listing then you will be notified and called for interview on 6 th
October 2014 so therefore need to be available on that date, however please note that this may be subject to change.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact a member of the
Organisational Development & HR Team on 01244 656382.
Yours sincerely
Alison Blaxall
Director Organisational Development & HR

An Introduction to West Cheshire College
West Cheshire College is an outstanding FE College with
Campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester. We offer learning opportunities, including Apprenticeships and fulltime programmes, to young people aged 14 to 19 and part – time opportunities to adults, including professional qualifications, HNCs and HNDs, and Foundation Degrees.
The College’s commercial team also deliver bespoke training solutions and Apprenticeships to small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as the region’s largest companies.
We give our students and Apprentices an experience which makes them work ready and employable - the proof of the success of this is that students of all ages and experiences get jobs they want. We also contribute significantly to the local economy spending approximately £7 million a year on products and services and our on-going investment and state-of-theart new Campuses, serve to demonstrate our total commitment to providing an excellent service to our community.
Being a specialist FE college this means that what, when, how and where we deliver learning reflects the needs of employers as well as individuals. It also means that as a
College we actively welcome applicants from the industries and sectors we serve as well as those with an educational background. We are one team recognising that support services are as important to our learners and our business as delivery teams

Enjoy a fabulous staff discount on all hair and beauty treatments at our Francesco Salon!
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Staff are entitled to reduced entrance rates at Chester
Zoo, £11.95 for Adults and
£8.95 for children!
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For more information visit
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As a member of staff at WCC you are entitled to 50% off all course fees at
Chester University. We value your development!
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Dining Room restaurant at Ellesmere Port.
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Application Pack:
The College:
West Cheshire College is an outstanding FE College with Campuses in Ellesmere Port and Chester. We offer learning opportunities, including Apprenticeships and full time programmes, to young people aged 14 to 19 and part-time opportunities to adults, including professional qualifications, HNCs and HNDs, and
Foundation Degrees.
The Role:
We are now looking for a Motor Vehicle Teacher to join our team at our Chester Campus. The successful candidate will have relevant industry experience and an ability to deliver to students from a wide range of age groups and with a range of skills levels, from schools programmes through to apprentices as well as delivering training to employees from industry.
Each employee is required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and must commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Should you wish to apply for this post, you need to complete the Application Form and the Equal
Opportunities Monitoring Form, which should be submitted either electronically to recruitment@westcheshire.ac.uk, or by post to Organisational Development & HR, West Cheshire College, off Sutton Way,
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7BF by 12noon on the 2 nd October 2014
If you are successful in the short-listing then you will be notified and called for interview on 6 th October
2014. Therefore please ensure you are available on that date; however please note that this may be subject to change.

WEST CHESHIRE COLLEGE
Job Description
Job Title: Teacher – Motor Vehicle
Salary point: APS 5 – 8
Reporting to: Programme Leader
Main Purpose of position:
To design, develop, co-ordinate and deliver teaching, learning, assessment and support in relevant curriculum areas to ensure learners achieve their aims.
Duties:
 to deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment to a range of learners in different environments
 to carry out associated organisational and administrative work, which may include qualification leadership, publicity, public relations, providing information, participation in meetings and case conferences, interviewing, preparation of appropriate registers and statistical returns related to teaching and learning and assessment of learners
 to act as a personal tutor to a cohort of learners
 to liaise with external bodies as appropriate and to work with the programme leader to ensure that requirements for accreditation and continued approval are met
 to prepare teaching and learning activities and to mark and assess learners work
 to ensure that teaching, learning and assessment have adequate resources
 to liaise with the staff across the college to contribute to the development of flexible and responsive delivery modes.
 develop and deliver e-learning opportunities for teaching learning and assessment
 to develop the curriculum including the design, planning and evaluation of courses and course materials
 to prepare learners for assessment, assess learners against standards, provide feedback, to record learner progress and to undertake appropriate verification duties
 to work towards the highest professional and vocational standards
 to promote and monitor the highest standards of behaviour
 to promote and develop equality and diversity
 to participate in quality improvement arrangements and compliance with College systems
 to keep up to date with subject/occupational knowledge and practice and participate in relevant
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To carry out all duties in accordance with College policies, procedures and regulations and with full regard to Equal Opportunities legislation
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To provide cover for others with similar posts as required
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Other reasonable duties within the job holder’s capabilities.
NB This job description will be the subject of regular reviews with the Line Manager, and may change following consultation

WEST CHESHIRE COLLEGE
Person Specification
Attributes Essential
Qualifications
Relevant Teaching / Training Qualification and or willingness to work towards and achieve within two years
Industry relevant qualification
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Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy and for those teachers required to embed key basic skills to possess Skills for Life
Level 3 toolkit qualification or willingness to work towards and achieve within 3 years
IT Qualification
Assessor Qualifications or willingness to work towards
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Skills and Experience
Relevant work in a commercial / professional environment 
Planning and delivering innovative training 
Working in an educational / training environment
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Approach and Aptitude
Experience of differentiating with learners at different levels 
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Desirable
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Ability to work in a team
To provide internal and external customers with the best possible experience of the College
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To make a positive contribution to the development of the
Colleges business objectives
Possess excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Capacity to develop training practice in a commercial environment
Ability to adapt to and manage change
Ability to analyse and interpret information
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
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 Be able to work flexibly
General
A commitment to equal opportunities
Commitment to continuous professional development / updating
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and vulnerable adults
To undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check
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West Cheshire College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Employment to this post is therefore subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check