EDINBURGH’S TELFORD COLLEGE   

Engineering and Built Environment

CHILDCARE & EDUCATION

Lecturer
Permanent – Part time (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £26,248 - £32,242
Ref: CCELE002

A lecturer is required to join our Childcare and contribute to the provision of a first class learning experience for our students. The post offers the opportunity to deliver a range of subjects within the field of Childcare and Education from SCQF Level 4 to Level 9. on our HN, NC and Intermediate Childcare courses. You will be expected to - contribute to the further development of the Curriculum Area; support and develop the skills and understanding of students within SVQ level 3 Children’s Care Learning & Development.

You should have:

• Assessor A1 Award or D32/33 Award

• Relevant skills, ability and teaching experience.
  
  
• An understanding of Early Education & Childcare qualifications at SCQF Levels 4 – 9

Ideally you should also have:

• Assessor V1 Award or D32 Award

This position will commence on Tuesday 12th August  

Closing date for ALL applications: Monday 28th July 2008.

Construction Department

Lecturer in Gas  
Full Time (1.0), Permanent
Salary: £26,248 - £32,242
Ref: LECGA001

Edinburgh’s Telford College now offers training for the gas industry at its brand new Gas Training and Assessment Centre which has been approved by leading gas training provider NIC Certification and is part of the NICEIC Group.

The centre is attracting interest from employers across Edinburgh and Lothians who are eager to develop the skills of their workforce, and there is also scope to expand the training provision for other new energy sectors in the future.

A teaching opportunity has arisen for a keen and enthusiastic person to pass on their knowledge to students and also to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Gas Training and Assessment centre.

Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of A.C.S, SVQ 3 or C.C.N – 1 with specialist subjects. Candidates should have relevant industrial experience in gas installation and maintenance, with experience of assessment (A1, A2, V1) being a considerable advantage, A teaching and industrial assessment qualification is not essential but would also be considerable advantage.

Closing Date: 28 July 2008

Wood and Masonry Trades

Instructor: Wood Trades (x2)

Permanent, Full Time
Reference Number: BEIN023

Temporary (Absence cover), Full Time
Reference Number: BEIN023TEMP

Salary: £23,182 - £24,892 (+ 6% Non-consolidated allowance) (Pro-Rata for Temp post)

Edinburgh's Telford College is the largest Further Education College in the City of Edinburgh and one of the largest in Scotland. Enrolling almost 20,000 students each year, we are based in a high quality and state of the art campus on Granton Waterfront.

A committed and enthusiastic Instructor is required to support the provision of a quality teaching and learning environment within the Wood and Masonry Trades Team.

This post offers the opportunity to instruct in all aspects Carpentry and Joinery up to Level 2 SVQ, including the instruction of joiner apprentices in basic tool skills.  You will also be responsible for specific projects including door construction, partitions, wood working machines, floors and flat roofs and finishings.

You should:

• Be occupationally competent and a Joiner to trade
• Possess a minimum of CGLI (ordinary cert) or equivalent
• Have relevant post qualification experience
• Previous teaching experience is desirable although training and support will be provided in this are.

Closing Date: 28th July 08
Reference:  BEIN023 / BEIN023TEMP

Health and the Sciences

Curriculum Manager
Full Time - Permanent
Salary:  £38115
REF NO:  CMVSS01

Edinburgh's Telford College is the largest Further Education College in the City of Edinburgh and one of the largest in Scotland. Enrolling almost 20,000 students each year, we are based in a high quality state of the art campus on Granton Waterfront.

The Veterinary and the Sciences Team are looking to recruit a Curriculum Manager.

The team delivers a wide portfolio of courses within Health, Veterinary and Science Studies ranging in level from Introductory and Access to National Qualification.

This is an opportunity for an individual to lead the team and play a key role in helping to develop the future direction of this curricular area in line with College strategic objectives.

The post requires an experienced individual who will have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record in a supervisory or management capacity.

Essential Criteria for the role include a degree or professional qualification and a Teaching Qualification (FE) or equivalent.

Application forms and further details are available from the Human Resources department on 0131 559 4222 or e-mail humanresources@ed-coll.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31st July 2008

Waterfront Nurseries
Providing Childcare at Edinburgh’s Telford College

The College is looking for suitably qualified and experienced applicants to join our award winning nursery.

The available opportunities are:

Nursery Practitioner
REF NO: WNNP001
Full Time Maternity Cover commencing September 2008
Salary £15,521 – £16,249

Nursery Support Workers
Reference Number: NURNSW01
Part Time Maternity Cover commencing end of August 2008
(38 week contract - 32.25 hours per week)
Salary: £10,502 – £11,338 (pro rata)

Nursery Practitioner
We are looking for an individual who is experienced working as part of a team and would be able to cover for staff in different rooms/age groups depending on the requirements of the Nursery.

Applicants should possess an HNC or SVQ 3 (or equivalent) in Childcare and Education.

Nursery Support Worker
Applicants should have experience of working with children aged 3 months - 5 years in a childcare setting.  It would be an advantage if applicants already had or were working towards a recognised Childcare qualification.

Closing Date for both roles is: 31st July 2008

Application forms and further details are available on-line at www.ed-coll.ac.uk or from the Human Resources department on 0131 559 4222 or e-mail humanresources@ed-coll.ac.uk.

Edinburgh's Telford College is an equal opportunity employer and aims to reflect the diversity of British society. We welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or gender.

Diversity Facilitator (4 years fixed term contract, 35 hours per week)
Salary £26,570 (plus travel expenses)

Voices Of eXperience (VOX) is a national organisation which aims to tackle the discrimination and inequalities encountered by people recovering from mental health problems. VOX is seeking to recruit a Diversity Facilitator who has a commitment to develop VOX as an inclusive and accountable organisation. You will need at least three years experience of involvement within the mental health or related field, and at least three years involvement in progressing the equality agenda.

Administration Officer (1 year fixed term contract, 2 part time posts or one full time post, 35 hours per week)
Salary (£17,880(pro rata in the case of the two part time posts))

Administrative support is required to maintain, promote and develop the aims, objectives and values of the VOX and to support the daily operation of the administration systems.

For the above posts VOX welcome interest from a diverse range of individuals, and applicants with direct experience of mental health problems are particularly welcome.  VOX is committed to providing a culturally competent and inclusive voice, for a recruitment pack contact:

VOX, c/o The Mental Health Foundation
5th Floor, merchants House
30 George Square
Glasgow G2 1EG

Or e-mail lmcewan@mhf.org.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday the 8th August 2008; the provisional interview dates are the 1st September for the Diversity Facilitator and the 2nd September for the Administration officer.
For an informal discussion please contact Wendy McAuslan on 0141 572 1663
The above posts are funded by Comic Relief and the Scottish Government

Relief Worker
Reidvale Housing Association
Ref:
Salary: £6,413 - £8,047
Salary Info: Salary £6413 per annum rising to £8047 by 5 annual increments
Benefits:
Area: West of Scotland
Location: Glasgow
Status: Part-time
Closing date: 25-7-2008
Job Role: We require a Relief Warden to work in our Sheltered Housing Complex in Dennistoun. The person appointed will have a caring nature, a mature outlook and will enjoy working with the Residents Social Committee in organising and providing activities and events.

He/she will be able to work a flexible shift pattern of 4 x 4 hour shifts per week and must also be available to work full time when necessary to cover periods when the Warden is absent. This post is subject to Disclosure Scotland checks.
For application form please contact Ann Dundas on 0141.554.2406 or email a.dundas@reidvale.org.uk.

Interns (6 month programme)
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Ref:
Salary: £14,878
Salary Info:
Benefits:
Area: Scotland - Various Locations
Status: Full-time
Closing date: 1-8-2008
Job Role: Are you a graduate looking for a career in the voluntary sector? We are looking for a number of interns to contribute to the work of our organisation for a fixed period. In return for your energy, ideas and enthusiasm we can offer you a unique development opportunity at the front end of thinking about voluntary action. This is a great opportunity for committed people to embark on an exciting career in the third sector.
To apply for the above roles download an application pack from: our website www.scvo.org.uk or download from the link below or call our recruitment line on 0131 474 8033.

Cardonald College

NEEDS ASSESSMENT CO-ORDINATOR

Salary: £22,516 - £24,857 per annum
This post involves assessments for students as well as providing continuous support for those studying on a variety of courses and will require a professional awareness of learning support methodologies and motivation to promote the facilitation of all aspects of learning.

Experience of working with the Disabled Student Allowance process is desirable, as well as being familiar with the spectrum of profiling tools utilised by the sector.  You will have a working knowledge of augmentative technology and ideally have completed BRITE training.  You will be educated to degree level with experience of working in the HE/FE sector.
Ref:  210S21/07/08
Closing Date:  Friday 1 August 2008
        

PROJECT MANAGER
(Fixed term to 30 June 2010)

Salary: £27,092 per annum

The Construction Skills Partnership for Glasgow (member colleges are; Anniesland, Cardonald, Glasgow Metropolitan, John Wheatley, North Glasgow and Stow) wish to appoint a Project Manager to be responsible for management and delivery of the ESF Building Glasgow’s Young People project.  The project delivers over 200 training places each year for young unemployed people, linked to employment growth in Glasgow’s Construction Industry.

You will be experienced in project management, European Funding, and multi-agency networking.  Knowledge/experience of construction industry training, social inclusion issues and recruitment practices would be advantageous.  This post is also suitable as a secondment opportunity.

Ref:  712S23/07/08
Closing Date:  Friday 1 August 2008

COMPUTER RESOURCE FACILITATOR
Part-time (14.5 hours per week)

Salary: £17,971 - £19,403 pro rataYou will be based in the College’s busy Computer Resource Unit (CORE), supporting a wide range of students/staff in the use of computers and related equipment. You will have an appropriate HNC qualification and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Internet together with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to new software packages.

Ref:  811S11/07/08
Closing Date:  Friday 1 August 2008

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:

Personnel Department
Cardonald College
690 Mosspark Drive
Glasgow G52 3AY

Telephone:  0141 272 3232      
E Mail:  personnel@cardonald.ac.uk                           

Children in Scotland

SENIOR POLICY AND PARLIAMENTARY OFFICER
Full Time, permanent
Salary: £27,714 - £32,640
This person will lead CiS’ day-to-day work to influence public policy about children at the national level. We’re seeking an experienced person combining policy savvy with strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Friday 1 August 2008 
Interviews to be held on Monday 11 August 2008.

POLICY OFFICER(s)
2 half-time or 1 full-time post, fixed term for 2.5 years
Salary: £24,942 - £27,165
We are looking for a policy generalist and a person to lead our project on the Gender Equality Duty. We are open to hiring one person to play both roles or one person for each job.
Closing date for these posts: 12 noon, Friday 1 August 2008 
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 12 August 2008

Children in Scotland
Princes House
5 Shandwick Place
Edinburgh EH2 4RG
Phone: (+44) 131 222 2418   Fax: (+44) 131 228 8585
Email: jsher@childreninscotland.org.uk
Web: http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk

Cardonald College

CLERICAL ASSISTANT – E-LEARNING (18 hours per week)Temporary until June 2009
Salary:  £14,982 - £15,608 per annum pro rata

You will be a skilled and experienced touch typist with total confidence in the use of a PC, an in-depth knowledge of WORD, together with extensive experience in its use and an ability to adapt to the use of new software as required.  You should have good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to use your initiative and work for significant periods on your own.

Ref:  811S11/07/08

Closing Date:  Friday 1 August 2008

Application forms and further information can be obtained from:

Personnel Department
Cardonald College
690 Mosspark Drive
Glasgow G52 3AY

Telephone:  0141 272 3232                                 

E Mail:  personnel@cardonald.ac.uk

Cardonald College is committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, valuing and respecting diversity in our workforce while ensuring equality of opportunity for all applicants.