Who we are
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
Activate Learning is currently looking for confident and motived individuals to teach Modern Foreign Language part-time Learning For Leisure courses to our adult provisions at Reading & Bracknell Colleges, for the following subjects at beginner level and above:
You will be teaching a diverse group of adult learners from all backgrounds that ultimately share a similar passion for learning or enhancing their skill set within MFL in a friendly and informal environment. We offer both daytime and evening courses so flexibility is on offer around those times.
When submitting your application for this post, in the cover letter/personal statement section of the application form please provide specific subjects that you wish to teach. Our courses do involve evening as well as daytime courses so please also list in this section any other details which may affect your ability to be available.
What do you need to be successful as a Modern Foreign Language teacher at Activate Learning?
The post holder will need to have the ability to recognise and accommodate individual's level of learning in-order to differentiate lessons accordingly. Whilst we would prefer applications from qualified teachers who hold a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, we would consider applications from unqualified applicants, with the ability to inspire our learners and a willingness to complete a teaching qualification.
You will encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and ensure that the classroom atmosphere is positive at all times. In addition, you will have the responsibility of ensuring the following requirements are meet;
- Developing programmes of learning activities
- Planning, preparing and researching lessons
- Preparing teaching materials
- Contact/teaching time with students on an individual or group basis
- Attending staff meetings as necessary
- Confident in teaching remotely, strong IT skills are essential
- You will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
- You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners
You will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:
Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Access to qualified coaches for all staff
Leadership and Management development programmes
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee resource groups
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes
Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.