Head of Access Technology - Worcester, United Kingdom - New College Worcester

New College Worcester
New College Worcester
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Worcester, United Kingdom

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Job Ref:
AC239/0524

Salary:

Unqualified Teacher pay spine 1 to 6 depending on experience and skills (currently £20,598 to £32,134)


Hours:

Full time or part time by agreement


Closing Date:

10am on Monday 3rd June 2024


INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON:

Week beginning Monday 10th June 2024


Purpose of the Job:


  • To lead on the teaching and learning of Access Technology across the College.
  • To lead on training staff to support the effective use of Access Technology appropriate to the needs of our students.
  • To advocate for the accessibility needs of students and VI staff within the NCW community.

NEW COLLEGE WORCESTER (NCW):


HEAD OF ACCESS TECHNOLOGY (AC239/0524)

Salary commensurate with Teacher's Terms & Conditions, for Unqualified Teacher pay spine 1-6 (currently £20,598 - £32,134 depending on experience and skills) plus SEN allowance (minimum currently £2,539)
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Full time or part time by agreement, to start September 2024.


The purpose of this exciting role is to lead on the teaching and learning of Access Technology across the College.

You will lead on training staff to support the effective use of Access Technology appropriate to the needs of our students, and to advocate for the accessibility needs of students and VI staff with the NCW community.

In return, alongside their salary, the successful applicant will be welcomed into a busy and supportive school community.

The teaching of Access Technology will be one-to-one, allowing for the specialist provision and individual attention that each learner will require.

Our green and peaceful campus overlooks the Malvern Hills and has an onsite canteen with discounted lunches available, a state-of-the-art multigym and a full-sized swimming pool which can be used by staff.

We also offer a Wellbeing Package to all staff and free car parking.


Main Tasks:


  • To be fully competent in using and teaching a range of assistive technology encompassing speech software, magnification and braille technology.
  • To assess the access technology needs of students and use professional judgement to advise which technology would suit them best, giving them a range of suitable options for supporting their independence in accessing learning and daily living.
  • To teach our students how to use access technology according to their needs and priorities.
  • To liaise with the timetabling coordinator to ensure students are allocated appropriate time to develop their skills.
  • To maintain up to date records, including lesson notes, in order to evidence learning.
  • To liaise with teaching staff to support students accessing work in class with technology.
  • To develop an appropriate ICT skills / access technology curriculum.
  • To train staff in supporting students with their access technology.
  • To deliver outreach to other professionals working in the VI Sector.
  • To stay abreast of developments in access technology.
  • To form links with providers of access technology and facilitate demonstrations of technology to students where appropriate.
  • To devise and deliver a training programme that ensures that staff are equipped with the skills they need to support students in using access technology.
  • To track the progress of students' competency in access technology.
  • To liaise closely with the Head of Braille with regard to Braille competency of students and to support and promote the wider use of Braille across the College through the use of Braille technology.
  • To advise on accessibility of software used across College and electronic documents.
  • To assist with the admissions process through assessing the needs of prospective new students and advising on appropriate access technology.
  • To assist the transition of new students by procuring their IT equipment and inducting them on its use.
  • In addition to onetoone teaching and intervention, to respond to problems relating to technical issues in lessons and assist the IT Helpdesk in wider technical support.
  • To network within the wider VI community in order to develop a broader awareness of developments in access technology, such as navigation apps, and how these can promote independence.
  • To contribute to College events where access technology is showcased such as Family Day.

Equal Opportunities Statement:


NCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is conditional on an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.


Safeguarding Children:

NCW is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of students at the College.

You are responsible for adhering to the College's policies on Child Protection and for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with.


Annual review:

This document is to be read in the context of NCW Statement of Purpose, NCW Equal Opportunities Statement, and agreed policies of t
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