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YOUR TRANSITION INTO TEACHING

JOIN THE TEAM

J O I N T H E T E A M W I R E C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T R E

J O I N T H E T E A M W I L T S H I R E C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T R E

JAKE SANDERS

DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS AND BUILDING SERVICES How did you get into teaching? I applied for the Wiltshire College post as the advert clearly stated that unqualifjed teachers would be considered. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy having the opportunity to help young people build a career for themselves. What are the positives about working at Wiltshire College? The friendliness and helpfulness of the stafg. How long have you been teaching? 2 years. What support do you receive at Wiltshire College? I have been very lucky to have excellent guidance from my Certifjcate in Education teachers and observers.

NEW CAREER

Supportive managers and teams who understand the rewards and challenges of starting to teach.

BUDDY FROM YOUR OWN DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT ON A DAY-TO- DAY BASIS. LINKS TO OTHER SUPPORT NETWORKS TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS SUCH AS LEARNING TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY, STUDENT SUPPORT, BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES.

Stafg Development and bespoke training to progress your skills.

REGULAR SUPPORTIVE FEEDBACK TO GUIDE, SUPPORT AND DEVELOP YOUR TEACHING. STARTING THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR, SUPPORT TO STUDY AND GAIN YOUR TEACHING DEGREE OVER TWO YEARS. STUDY FOR THE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION VALIDATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH. SUPPORT BEYOND GRADUATION AND CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. REDUCED TEACHING COMMITMENT FOR FIRST 18 TEACHING WEEKS AND A PLACE ON ‘TRANSITION TO TEACHING’ SUPPORT PACKAGE.

Comprehensive induction including specifjc introduction to teaching at Wiltshire College. Allocated Learning & Development coach to provide one-to-

• ne development,

support to plan and deliver lessons and prepare resources.

J O I N T H E T E A M W I L T S H I R E C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T R E

Supportive managers and teams who understand the rewards and challenges of starting to teach.

BUDDY FROM YOUR OWN DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. LINKS TO OTHER SUPPORT NETWORKS TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS SUCH AS LEARNING TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY, STUDENT SUPPORT, BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT AND UNDERSTANDING.

Stafg Development and bespoke training to progress your skills.

REGULAR SUPPORTIVE FEEDBACK TO GUIDE, SUPPORT AND DEVELOP YOUR TEACHING.

Investment in YOU to study and gain your teaching degree over two years. Studying for the Certifjcate in Education validated by the University of Greenwich.

COMPREHENSIVE INDUCTION INCLUDING SPECIFIC INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AT WILTSHIRE COLLEGE.

Allocated Learning & Development coach to provide one-to-

• ne development,

support to plan and deliver lessons and prepare resources.

LIMITED TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ADAM HARPER

LECTURER IN ANIMAL CARE How did you get into teaching? This was something that had interested me as an opportunity to continue contributing towards my sciences with educating the next generation of young biologists. What do you enjoy about your job? I enjoy empowering and attempting to enthuse learners to go on and make a difgerence. What are the positives about working at Wiltshire College & University Centre? There are lots of opportunities for students to gain some excellent vocational experience backed by some great academic learning. How long have you been teaching? 5 years. What support do you receive at Wiltshire College & University Centre? Regular Professional Development Reviews ofgered by my Head of Department, opportunities to complete CPD, great support from learning coaches, stafg development.

SUPPORT BEYOND GRADUATION AND CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

J O I N T H E T E A M W I L T S H I R E C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T R E

EXPERIENCED TEACHER

DAWN PARKER WATKINS

LECTURER IN EQUINE How did you get into teaching? I applied for a position while spending time at Horseworld, an equine charity in Bristol. What do you enjoy about your job? I love working hands on with the horses and empowering students to develop their equine skills, knowledge and understanding. What are the positives about working at Wiltshire College & University Centre? I work with a supportive, positive and enthusiastic team who are all hard-working and driven to make the learning environment outstanding. I have now gained a new role as a Learning & Development coach. How long have you been teaching? 11 years. What support do you receive at Wiltshire College & University Centre? Stafg development days, CPD training for qualifjcations and training associated to my teaching area.

Comprehensive induction including specifjc introduction to teaching at Wiltshire College. Links to other support networks to develop your skills such as Learning Technology, quality, student support, behaviour management and understanding learning diffjculties. Regular supportive feedback to guide, support and develop your teaching. Buddy from your

• wn department

to support on a day-to-day basis.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND BESPOKE TRAINING TO PROGRESS YOUR SKILLS. ALLOCATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT COACH TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT TO PLAN AND DELIVER LESSONS AND PREPARE RESOURCES. OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND DEVELOP TO AID PROGRESSION IN FUTURE CAREERS SUCH AS A DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OR A LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT COACH. SUPPORTIVE MANAGERS AND TEAMS WHO UNDERSTAND THE REWARDS AND CHALLENGES OF STARTING TO TEACH.

J O I N T H E T E A M W I L T S H I R E C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T R E

BRAND NEW ASSESSOR

BILL DAVIES

ASSESSOR IN ENGINEERING How did you get into assessing? I’ve spent much of my adult life informally training people in engineering techniques. What do you enjoy about your job? For every learner who excels from the start, there will be another who needs a higher level of support and guidance to get the best out of them. Being part

• f that transition is always satisfying.

What are the positives about working at Wiltshire College & University Centre? The college itself is a pleasant working environment. How long have you been assessing? 12 months. What support do you receive at Wiltshire College & University Centre? There are several experienced Engineering Assessors who I have regularly shadowed in the fjeld. Links to other support networks to develop your skills such as Learning Technology, quality, student support, behaviour management and understanding learning diffjculties. Allocated Learning & Development coach to provide one-to-

• ne development.

Reduced caseload to support training and the

• pportunity to gain

appropriate assessor qualifjcations.

REGULAR SUPPORTIVE FEEDBACK TO GUIDE, SUPPORT AND DEVELOP YOUR ASSESSING SKILLS. SUPPORTIVE MANAGERS AND TEAMS WHO UNDERSTAND THE REWARDS AND CHALLENGES OF STARTING TO ASSESS. COMPREHENSIVE INDUCTION INCLUDING SPECIFIC INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING AT WILTSHIRE COLLEGE. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND BESPOKE TRAINING TO PROGRESS YOUR SKILLS.

J O I N T H E T E A M W I L T S H I R E C O L L E G E & U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T R E

EXPERIENCED ASSESSOR

HAZEL SHEPPARD

APPRENTICESHIP MANAGER How did you get into assessing? I fjrst started assessing with Wiltshire College during a hairdressing

• qualifjcation. I then went to work in

industry still assessing but on a smaller scale. What do you enjoy about your job? I like to see students progress with their careers and I enjoy talking to people from all walks of life. What are the positives about working at Wiltshire College & University Centre? There is a good team of people working together to give an excellent service and there’s a nice warm friendly working environment. How long have you been assessing? Approximately 22 years Comprehensive induction including specifjc introduction to teaching at Wiltshire College. Links to other support networks to develop your skills such as Learning Technology, quality, student support, behaviour management and understanding learning diffjculties. Allocated Learning & Development coach to provide

• ne-to-one

development.

REGULAR SUPPORTIVE FEEDBACK TO GUIDE, SUPPORT AND DEVELOP YOUR ASSESSING SKILLS. SUPPORTIVE MANAGERS AND TEAMS WHO UNDERSTAND THE REWARDS AND CHALLENGES OF STARTING TO ASSESS. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND BESPOKE TRAINING TO PROGRESS YOUR SKILLS.